Quick Cinnamon Sugar Donuts in Air Fryer
Quick and fluffy donuts made in the air fryer, coated with a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture.
Steps
- 1
Separate the biscuits. Use a small cookie cutter or a bottle cap to cut a hole in the center of each biscuit.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 175°C (350°F). Place the donuts in a single layer in the basket.
- 3
Air fry for 5–6 minutes until lightly golden.
- 4
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Brush warm donuts with melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
- 5
Serve warm.
Shopping list
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough, 2 tbsp melted butter, 60g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Recipe story
Cinnamon sugar donuts originate from American cuisine, where biscuit dough is a staple. This recipe was adapted for the air fryer, retaining the fluffy texture and sweet aroma. Cinnamon, native to Sri Lanka, has been used in desserts since ancient times. This quick version became popular due to its simplicity and short preparation time.
Ingredient Secrets
Cinnamon
In ancient Rome, cinnamon was more precious than gold, used in sacred rituals and royal perfumes. Legends told of fabulous birds called cinnamologus that built their nests from cinnamon sticks on inaccessible cliff tops. The cinnamon trade was long shrouded in mystery, with Arab merchants inventing fantastic stories to protect their sources.
