Soft, fluffy, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar—these quick air fryer donuts are ready in minutes with no yeast needed!
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 8 donuts)
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (or homemade dough)
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions
- Shape donuts
- Separate biscuit dough
- Cut holes in center (use bottle cap or cutter)
- Preheat air fryer
- 180°C (350°F) for 2–3 minutes
- Air fry
- Place donuts in basket (don’t overcrowd)
- Cook 5–6 minutes until golden
- Coat in butter
- Brush warm donuts with melted butter
- Cinnamon sugar coating
- Mix sugar + cinnamon
- Roll donuts until fully coated
- Serve warm 😍
🧮 Weight Watchers (WW) Points (Approx.)
🔢 Per Donut: ~4–6 Points
🍽️ Total: ~32–45 Points
💡 Make It Lighter
- Use light butter or spray
- Reduce sugar coating
- Use homemade low-fat dough
👉 Can drop to ~3–4 points per donut
💡 Pro Tips
- Don’t stack donuts—cook in batches
- Flip halfway for even browning
- Best eaten fresh and warm
💡 Variations
- Glazed: Add powdered sugar + milk glaze
- Chocolate: Drizzle melted chocolate
- Filled: Inject jam or cream
- Protein version: Use protein dough
❓ FAQs
❓ Can I make without biscuit dough?
Yes—use simple flour + yogurt dough.
❓ Why are my donuts dry?
Overcooked—check at 5 minutes.
❓ Can I store them?
Best fresh, but store up to 1 day.
❓ Can I bake instead?
Yes—180°C for 10–12 minutes.