Air Fryer Doughnuts

Is there anything better than a fresh doughnut? If there is, I haven't found it.

It took me years to finally figure out how to make classic risen doughnuts like the ones from the bakery. They're beyond lovely, but they require time and patience. Sometimes, I don't have time for yeast to do its thing or the patience for oil to heat up. I need a doughnut, and I need it now. Introducing: air fryer doughnuts. These precious puffs of deliciousness are just about the easiest breakfast you could make because they start with a can of biscuit dough!

All you have to do is pop open a can of biscuits, cut out the middle of each one (those are your doughnut holes!), and cook them for a several minutes in an air fryer. While they cool, stir together a vanilla, maple, or chocolate glaze (or all three) and dunk your doughnuts as you please, or get the kids involved and let them glaze the doughnuts. You can add food coloring to the vanilla glaze or top each one with sprinkles for a fun twist. These make the cutest, quick breakfast for back-to-school or an easy air fryer dessert.

Do you need to flip air fryer doughnuts while cooking?

No, the great thing about an air fryer is that it circulates heat, similar to a convection oven. That means you don't have to flip the doughnuts to get them golden brown on every side. I love air fryer recipes for this very reason!