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A pile of golden brown air fryer donut holes coated in cinnamon sugar on a white plate.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

Make delicious cinnamon sugar donut holes in your air fryer. This recipe is quick and easy, perfect for a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 12 donut holes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donut Holes
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough like Pillsbury Grands
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the Glaze (Optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Open the can of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into four equal pieces.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  4. Place the biscuit pieces in a medium bowl. Drizzle the melted butter over them and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Add the cinnamon sugar mixture to the bowl with the buttered biscuit pieces. Toss until all pieces are well coated.
  6. Arrange the coated biscuit pieces in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary.
  7. Air fry for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip halfway through cooking if desired for even browning.
  8. Remove the donut holes from the air fryer and let them cool slightly on a baking sheet.
  9. If making the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the warm donut holes, or serve on the side for dipping.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can use a mix of cinnamon and nutmeg in your sugar coating. These are best served warm.

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