Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Donut Holes
These quick and easy Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Donut Holes are perfectly golden, deliciously sweet, and an easy breakfast recipe. Made with simple ingredients and no deep frying, they’re a healthier way to satisfy your donut cravings. The bite-sized delights are sure to become a family favorite.
Air Fryer donut holes aren’t just to enjoy in the morning, but they are also a fun snack or dessert. By using the air fryer and canned biscuits, the mini doughnuts are ready in minutes and coated with a perfect blend of cinnamon and sugar, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. What’s not to enjoy about these tasty air fryer donut balls?!
There’s something magical about the aroma of freshly made donuts, especially when they’re coated in cinnamon sugar. Eating these pastry bites warm from the air fryer is like having a little bite of heaven.
They turn out soft on the inside with a crunchy sweet coating. Just like my recipe for air fryer pumpkin donut holes, these cinnamon sugar bites are incredibly delicious and easy to make.
Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Donut Holes
If you’re wondering how to make donut holes in the air fryer, I’m here to tell you it’s so easy. They’re quick to make with just a few ingredients and a bit healthier than their deep-fried counterparts. These Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Donut Holes are a game-changer for doughnut lovers.
The recipe uses a can of biscuits that you would find in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, usually with eggs and butter. It also uses pantry staples like cinnamon and sugar. The other two ingredients you are bound to have as well. Once you make these easy air fryer donut holes, you will be stocking up on biscuits to make these again and again.
Tips and Variations
- In place of the cinnamon and sugar, you can roll them in powdered sugar.
- Dip the bite-size doughnuts in melted chocolate or cream cheese frosting.
- Swap the cinnamon for pumpkin spice for a fall flavor treat.
- For extra fluffiness, let the biscuits come to room temperature before cutting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for about 3 minutes at 350 degrees.
What an easy way to make donut holes using the air fryer! Everyone will love these sweet cinnamon sugar munchkins. Be prepared to make a double batch!
When you air fry, you are using much less oil over deep frying, making this way of cooking a healthier option.
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Ingredients
The items you need to make this recipe are easily found at your markets. You may even have them already in your kitchen.
- can of Grands biscuit dough (or jumbo can of biscuits)
- vegetable oil
- butter, melted
- granulated sugar
- cinnamon
I suggest keeping a couple cans of biscuits in your refrigerator to make this sweet treat whenever the craving hits.
Directions to Make
Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick spray. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees. Place each biscuit on the cutting board and dough into 4 pieces. Brush each piece of dough with vegetable oil on all sides and place in the air fryer. Do not crowd. You may need to ar fry in batches.
Air fry for 4 mins then flip the pieces over and cook for an additional 3-4 mins until golden brown. Remove and dip in the melted butter and immediately toss in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Serve warm and if desired with an easy powdered sugar glaze for dipping: Mix in a small bowl, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 ½ tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
Add these cinnamon sugar don’t holes to your breakfast charcuterie board at your next brunch or weekend breakfast gathering.
More Donut Recipes to Enjoy
Check out these other delicious and easy donut recipes to make. My personal favorite from this list is the Chocolate Cake Donuts.
These air fryer cinnamon sugar donut holes are a delightful way to start your day. They’re quick and easy to make, and perfect for a busy morning.
Serve the donut holes warm and enjoy the delightful crunch and sweet, spiced flavor. They’re perfect with a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.
Printable Recipe Card
Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Donuts
Equipment
- knife
- small bowl
- gallon size ziplock bag
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 biscuits) Grands biscuit dough
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick spray. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
- Place each biscuit on the cutting board and dough into 4 pieces.
- Brush each piece of dough with vegetable oil on all sides and place in the air fryer. Do not crowd. You may need to ar fry in batches.
- Air fry for 4 mins then flip the pieces over and cook for an additional 3-4 mins until golden brown.
- Remove and dip in the melted butter and immediately toss in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve warm and if desired with an easy powdered sugar glaze for dipping: Mix in a small bowl, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 ½ tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
Notes
- In place of the cinnamon and sugar, you can roll them in powdered sugar.
- Dip the donut holes in melted chocolate or cream cheese frosting. Swap the cinnamon for pumpkin spice for a fall flavor donut hole.
- For extra fluffiness, let the biscuits come to room temperature before cutting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for about 3 minutes at 350 degrees.
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