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Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Donut Holes Recipe


  • Author: lilan
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 16-20 donut holes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Donut Holes are a quick and delicious treat made from refrigerated jumbo biscuits, air fried to golden perfection, then coated in melted butter and a cinnamon sugar blend. Perfect for a sweet breakfast snack or dessert that’s crispy on the outside and soft inside.


Ingredients

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Donut Holes

  • 1 (16 ounce) can refrigerated jumbo biscuits
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and allow it to preheat while you prepare the biscuit pieces.
  2. Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for coating later.
  3. Prepare Biscuit Pieces: Cut each jumbo biscuit into quarters to create bite-sized pieces perfect for donut holes.
  4. Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking, then evenly place the biscuit quarters inside, ensuring they aren’t touching to allow proper air circulation. You may need to cook in batches.
  5. Air Fry the Biscuit Pieces: Cook the biscuit quarters in the air fryer for 4 minutes or until they turn golden brown on the outside.
  6. Coat with Butter: Once cooked, transfer the biscuit pieces to a bowl and drizzle half of the melted butter over them. Toss gently to ensure they are evenly coated.
  7. Add Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Place the butter-coated biscuit pieces into a large Ziploc bag along with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Seal the bag and shake vigorously to coat the pieces thoroughly.
  8. Repeat Coating Process: Repeat the butter coating and cinnamon sugar coating process with the remaining biscuit pieces and the remaining butter and cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Serve: Serve the cinnamon sugar donut holes immediately for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Make sure biscuit pieces don’t touch in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
  • Use jumbo biscuits for the best size and texture; regular biscuits will work but yield smaller donut holes.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, these can be baked in the oven at 375°F for about 10-12 minutes but air frying gives a crispier exterior.
  • For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar mix.
  • Serve warm for optimal taste, as the coating is best when fresh.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes (4 minutes per batch, 2 batches)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes, Air Fryer Donuts, Quick Donut Recipe, Easy Breakfast Treat, Air Fried Donuts