Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are so quick and easy to make! These biscuit donuts only take 5 minutes to cook and turn out soft and fluffy on the inside while coated in a cinnamon sugar crust on the outside.
When life gives you a can of biscuits, make donuts.
That's a saying, right? It is in my house!
These air fryer cinnamon sugar donuts are a favorite. And so easy to make since you're simply using a can of biscuits.
When cooking, the cinnamon sugar coating forms a deliciously crunchy crust on the outside. My husband likened it to the top of a coffee cake or a churro.
He's a huge fan of these donuts. The first time I made them, he kept bringing up HOURS later how good they were. So I guess that's a ringing endorsement.
Why make this recipe
Easy - These air fryer cinnamon sugar donuts are made from a can of biscuits, so they are so easy to whip up in a flash!
Fast - The donuts only need 5 minutes in the air fryer. Cooks up so quickly!
Delicious - The cinnamon and sugar coat the donut to form a delicious crust that crunches a bit as you eat it! Paired with the fluffy donut, it's so delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 can Grands biscuits, flaky (8 count) - I used the Original type. Buttermilk would be okay too, but I'd stay away from any butter lovers type.
- Granulated sugar
- Cinnamon
- Milk - Any type of milk will work. I used whole dairy milk, but you could use almond milk, oat milk, etc.
Can you make donuts from a can of biscuits?
Yes, absolutely! I've been doing it since I was a kid. And I learned from my grandma. Growing up, we fried biscuits in oil on the stove to make biscuit donuts, but these days, I find it much easier to pop them in my air fryer to cook.
Equipment needed
Donut hole puncher - I always use this for making donuts from a can of biscuits! However, if you have a syrup cap or something else that would work, you could use that instead. I bought this donut hole punch back in 2015, and it's still going strong!
Air fryer - I have the Cosori Max XL Air Fryer and love it.
Air fryer parchment paper - I don't always use air fryer parchment paper, but I did in this recipe. Important note - never add parchment paper to the air fryer when preheating. Only add when it has food on top to weigh it down and keep it from flying around.
What to serve with the donuts
Enjoying these cinnamon sugar donuts with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk is a delicious treat. However, if you're looking to pair it with something else, here are a few ideas:
How to store leftovers
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container or bag for 1-2 days at room temperature.
You can eat leftover cinnamon sugar donuts at room temperature, or warm them slightly in the microwave or air fryer before eating.
Recipe tips
- For a less sweet version of the donuts, only dip one side in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Do not add parchment paper to the air fryer while preheating.
- You may need to cook in multiple batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
How to make cinnamon sugar donuts in the air fryer
To a medium bowl, add the cinnamon and sugar. You want to choose a bowl that is large enough to dip your donuts in!
Add milk to another bowl.
Mix the cinnamon and sugar together.
Preheat your air fryer at 360 degrees F for 5 minutes.
While air fryer is preheating, use the donut punch to punch holes in all your biscuits to create a donut shape.
Dip donuts in milk on both sides, and then in the cinnamon sugar mixture so both sides of the donut are coated.
(Note: for less sweet donuts, only dip one side in the cinnamon sugar mixture).
Once air fryer is preheated, add air fryer parchment paper if desired.
(Note: DO NOT add parchment paper during preheating as it will fly around in the air fryer and can catch on the heating element, creating a fire hazard).
Add donuts to the air fryer. My air fryer fit four at a time, but yours might fit more or less depending on the size.
Cook for 5 minutes at 360 degrees F.
Remove and enjoy!
Other air fryer breakfast recipes
- Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Sticks
- Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
- Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Croissants
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Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can Grands Biscuits flaky
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Add cinnamon and sugar to a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Add milk to another medium bowl. (Note - both bowls should be large enough for dipping donuts).
- Preheat air fryer at 360 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Open your can of biscuits and punch a hole in the center of each one using a donut cutter. Dip each donut on both sides in the milk, then in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Repeat for all donuts.
- Add parchment paper to air fryer (if using) and place donuts in air fryer basket. (I did two batches- 4 at a time).
- Air fry for 5 minutes at 360 degrees F. Remove from air fryer and enjoy.
Notes
- For a less sweet version of the donuts, only dip one side in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Do not add parchment paper to the air fryer while preheating.
- You may need to cook in multiple batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- You may have leftover cinnamon sugar mixture.
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