Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts (Printer-Friendly)
Quickly enjoy fluffy, sweet donuts made from canned biscuits, air fried and topped with yummy glaze and sprinkles.
# What You'll Need:
→ Donuts
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1 can (about 340g) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
→ Olive Oil Spray
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Olive oil spray for greasing
→ Vanilla Glaze
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120g powdered sugar
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2–3 tablespoons (30–45ml) whole milk
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1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Glaze
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120g powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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2–3 tablespoons (30–45ml) whole milk
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1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
→ Decoration
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Sprinkles, as desired
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the air fryer to 190°C for 5 minutes.
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Separate the buttermilk biscuits and arrange on a clean work surface. Using a 2.5–4 cm round cutter, cut a hole in the centre of each biscuit to form a donut shape. Reserve the centres for donut holes if desired.
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Lightly spray the air fryer tray with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
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Place the shaped donuts in the basket, ensuring they are not touching. Cook in batches as needed. Air fry for 5 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
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Remove the donuts from the basket and cool on a wire rack.
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In a medium shallow bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the vanilla glaze. Adjust milk to achieve a thick yet pourable consistency.
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In another bowl, whisk powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract for the chocolate glaze, maintaining a thick yet pourable consistency.
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Dip the tops of cooled donuts in the chosen glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place glazed side up on rack. Immediately add sprinkles if desired.
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Serve immediately or allow the glaze to set for 1–2 hours for a firmer finish.
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If making donut holes, preheat the air fryer again if needed. Arrange holes in basket and air fry 3–4 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown. Glaze and decorate as desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use a shot glass if you do not have a small biscuit cutter for forming donut holes.
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The glazes can be halved for fewer donuts or multiple flavours.
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For a cinnamon sugar coating, brush fried donuts with butter and toss in cinnamon sugar instead of glazing.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For best texture, enjoy on the day of preparation.