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Air fryer donuts covered in glaze on a wooden serving board.

Easy Air Fryer Donuts

Samantha Erb
My air fryer donuts are made with Grands biscuits making them super easy, yet sweet and full of flavor thanks to the easy glaze too!
4.39 from 26 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes, Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 133 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package Pillsbury Grand Rolls flaky or homestyle

For the Glaze

  • 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
  • Using a small circular cookie cutter about 1-2 inches in diameter, cut a hole into the middle of the doughnut.
  • Place the doughnuts and donut holes into the air fryer in one single layer and cook them for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked thoroughly.
  • Meanwhile, put the easy glaze together by whisking the confectioner’s sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons milk together. Add the extra tablespoon of milk if needed for better consistency.
  • Carefully remove the donuts from the air fryer and immediately dip them into the glaze.
  • Place on a wire rack to cool for at least 2 minutes, then enjoy!

Notes

  • Cut the donut holes with a small 1-inch biscuit cutter or cookie cutter. 2-inches will also work, but a 3-inch cutter is too big.
  • Always leave space between the donuts in the air fryer basket so the hot air can circulate evenly for that perfect golden finish.
  • When whisking the glaze, if it isn’t quite the right consistency, add an extra tablespoon of milk.
  • If in a hurry, microwave the glaze for a few seconds to help the sugar dissolve faster.
  • Dip each donut in the glaze immediately after air frying so the glaze sticks to the warm donuts.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 0.2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.5mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 7mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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