Air Fryer Donut Holes: Soft and Fluffy Treats

Name: Air Fryer Donut Holes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Ingredients: 1 can Refrigerated Biscuits (Grand Biscuits); 1/2 cup Sugar; 1 Tbsp Cinnamon; 4 Tbsp Butter Melted

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These Air Fryer Donut Holes are soft, fluffy, and coated in warm cinnamon sugar mixture. Made with biscuit dough for a quick shortcut to a fast breakfast or sweet snack ready in less than 15 minutes!

A white plate piled with cinnamon sugar-coated Air Fryer Donut Holes sits on a white surface. In the background, a bowl of chocolate dipping sauce and a ramekin filled with more donut holes are visible.

Why You’ll Love these Air Fryer Donut Holes!

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These Air Fryer Donut Holes are one of my favorite quick treats because they deliver all the warm, fluffy goodness of traditional donuts without the mess of deep frying.

They’re dangerously easy — just cut biscuit dough, air fry, and roll in cinnamon sugar. Whenever I want a fast weekend Breakfast or a fun after-school snack, these little bites hit the spot every single time!

Make sure to also check out Air Fryer Donuts, Cake Mix Donuts or Easy Glazed Baked Donut Recipe.

Ingredients

Refrigerated Biscuits Grand Biscuits – This results in fluffy donut holes
Sugar – Adds a hint sweetness
Cinnamon – Adds warm flavors
Butter Melted – We used unsalted butter

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How to Make Air Fryer Donut Holes

Step 1 – Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F. If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, turn your air fryer to the 360 degrees F option and let it run for approximately 5 minutes.

Step 2 – Cut the donut holes from the biscuits with a small cookie cutter. Coat the air fryer basket with olive oil (do not use a non-stick cooking spray as those could damage your air fryer).

Step 3 – Place the donut holes in the air fryer and cook for 4 minutes (tossing them halfway through the cook time).

Cooked biscuit over a bowl of melted butter with a cinnamon and sugar mixture in bowl

Step 4 – While the donuts are cooking, combine the cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl and melt the butter in a second bowl. Remove the donuts after the cooking time, dip the donuts holes in the melted butter.

Donut Holes rolled in the cinnamon and sugar mixture

Step 5 – Then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture (make sure to get the bottoms and the sides of the donuts). Serve immediately while they’re still warm and enjoy!

Cinnamon and Sugar Donut holes stacked on a white plate

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Air Fryer Donut Holes

5 from 7 votes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 14

Servings 8

Cuisine American

Course Breakfast

Calories 312

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

▢ 1 can Refrigerated Biscuits Grand Biscuits
▢ ½ cup Sugar
▢ 1 Tbsp Cinnamon
▢ 4 Tbsp Butter Melted

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Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F. If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, turn your air fryer to the 360 degrees F option and let it run for approximately 5 minutes.
Cut the donut holes from the biscuits with a small cookie cutter. Coat the air fryer basket with olive oil (do not use a non-stick cooking spray as those could damage your air fryer).
Place the donut holes in the air fryer and cook for 4 minutes (tossing them halfway through the cook time). While the donuts are cooking, combine the cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl and melt the butter in a separate bowl.
Remove the donuts after the cooking time, dip the donuts holes in the melted butter then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture (make sure to get the bottoms and the sides of the donuts).
Serve immediately while they’re still warm and enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

To cut out the donut holes, use a mini pastry cutter or you can use the lid from a drink bottle (that works great too).

These are best served fresh but you can store the leftovers in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave before eating the leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 312kcal, Carbohydrates 41g, Protein 4g, Fat 15g, Saturated Fat 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4g, Monounsaturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0.2g, Cholesterol 16mg, Sodium 589mg, Potassium 136mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 15g, Vitamin A 179IU, Vitamin C 0.04mg, Calcium 40mg, Iron 2mg

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Recipe Tips

Cutting Biscuit Dough – To cut out the donut holes, use a mini pastry cutter or you can use the lid from a drink bottle (that works great too).
Don’t Overcrowd – Air fry in batches for even crisping.
Shake Halfway – Helps for all the sides to be golden brown.
Add Toppings While Warm – Helps coatings stick perfectly.

Serving Recommendations

My kids love these doughnut holes for a delicious breakfast or an after school snack. For a delicious twist we have tossed the donut holes with powder sugar with a drizzle of chocolate syrup.

For even more flavor, serve with a side of dipping sauces such as caramel sauce or chocolate sauce.

Cinnamon and Sugar Donut Holes stacked in a holder

Frequently Asked Questions

What Type of Biscuits is Best?

We used Grand Biscuits but you can use any brand or type of canned biscuits that you prefer.

Can I Make Ahead of Time?

It is best to prepare the donut holes right before serving. This will give the donut holes the best texture and taste.

How to Store Leftovers

These are best served fresh but you can store the leftovers in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave before eating the leftovers.