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How to Air Fry Donuts
Quick Answer
Air fry canned biscuit dough donuts at 350°F (175°C) for 5–6 minutes per side. Yeast-risen homemade donuts cook at 350°F for 4–5 minutes per side. Coat immediately in cinnamon sugar or glaze while still warm.
From the AirFryHub timing table
This guide links back to the canonical timing row for Donuts, so the advice stays aligned with the chart data.
- Temperature
- 350°F / 175°C
- Time range
- 5–7 min
- Table row
- Canned biscuit dough donuts (1.6 oz / 45 g each, cut with a bottle cap)
Use the full Air Fryer Donuts timing page for row notes, related foods, and safety reminders.
Biscuit Dough Donuts (Easiest Method)
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.
Homemade Yeast Donuts
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.
Glazing and Coating
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.
Donut Holes
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
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Last updated June 19, 2026 · Reviewed by Maks