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A pile of golden brown, freshly made air fryer donut holes coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with icing.

Air Fryer Donut Holes

Make delicious cinnamon sugar donut holes in your air fryer. This recipe is quick and easy for a homemade treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 12 donut holes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donut Holes
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough such as Pillsbury Grands
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Brushing
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
  3. Brush the biscuit pieces lightly with melted butter.
  4. Roll the buttered biscuit pieces in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
  5. Place the coated biscuit pieces in your air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd.
  6. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Shake the basket halfway through cooking.
  7. While the donut holes are cooking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl to make the glaze.
  8. Once cooked, remove the donut holes from the air fryer. Drizzle with glaze or toss with extra cinnamon sugar if desired.

Notes

For a crispier donut hole, you can lightly spray them with cooking spray before air frying.

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