How to Air Fry Donuts

Pop open a can of refrigerated biscuit dough. Use a small round cutter or bottle cap to punch out the center of each biscuit. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes on one side, flip, and cook another 4–5 minutes until puffed and golden. Do not exceed 360°F or the outside browns before the inside cooks through.

After the second rise, lightly spray the air fryer basket and the donuts with cooking spray. Cook at 350°F for 4–5 minutes, flip gently with a spatula, then cook another 3–4 minutes. The donuts are ready when they reach an internal temperature of 190°F and are deep golden on both sides. Let them cool 2 minutes before glazing so the glaze doesn't run off completely.

For cinnamon sugar: melt 2 tablespoons of butter, brush on the hot donuts, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. For a classic glaze: whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 2–3 tablespoons milk and a drop of vanilla. Dip the warm donuts and let set on a rack for 5 minutes. Glazed donuts are best eaten within 2 hours.

Use the dough cutouts from the centers. Air fry donut holes at 350°F for 3–4 minutes, shaking halfway. They cook faster than full donuts — watch them closely after 3 minutes. Toss immediately in powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for the classic finish.

What temperature to air fry donuts?

Cook fresh or homemade donut dough at 350°F (175°C) to cook through without over-browning the outside. For reheating store-bought donuts, use 375°F (190°C) for 2–3 minutes to warm and refresh without making them greasy.

How long to air fry donuts?

Fresh or homemade donuts cook in 4–6 minutes at 350°F (175°C), flipped at the 3-minute mark for even color. Pre-made or store-bought donuts only need 2–3 minutes at 375°F (190°C) to reheat. Watch closely — donuts go from golden to over-done quickly.

Tips for air fryer donuts?

Lightly grease the basket or use parchment to prevent sticking. Do not overcrowd — cook in batches of 2–3 so air circulates freely. Always glaze, frost, or sugar-coat donuts after they come out of the air fryer, not before — heat melts toppings.