How to Make Air Fryer Donuts (10-minute recipe using Canned Biscuits) (2024)

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How to make donuts from canned biscuits in an air fryer? ›

Place the biscuit pieces in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer. Brush with vegetable oil. Cook at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Remove the basket halfway through the cook time and toss the donut pieces.

Step 2: Open one 8-count can of Pillsbury™ Sweet Biscuits with Icing. Place four biscuits on parchment paper in air fryer basket. Refrigerate remaining four biscuits until ready to cook second batch. Step 3: Set air fryer to 320°F and cook for 6 minutes.

For air fryer doughnuts, I spray the doughnuts with coconut oil before cooking at 350°F in the air fryer. It takes some experimenting, but ultimately I determine that yeast-raised doughnuts need about 4 minutes and cake-style doughnuts about 7 minutes.

HEAT oven to 350°F (or 325°F for nonstick cookie sheet). PLACE biscuits 1 to 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. BAKE 13 to 16 minutes or until golden brown.

PLACE biscuits in air fryer basket. AIR FRY at 330°F. † Cook 10 minutes. Use tongs to turn biscuits over.

Pillsbury biscuits will give you time back in your day to focus on what matters. Simply preheat the oven to 400° F, place biscuits 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 8-11 minutes. In just a few simple steps, you'll have homestyle biscuits without all the fuss!

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.

I also love the idea of adding sharp Cheddar cheese and a tablespoon of refried beans then topping with pico de gallo and guacamole. You could even try a sweet combination by layering cheese with fig or apricot jam or slices of apple or pear.

A 10-pack of air fryer liners can run you less than $10 dollars. A word of caution if you do go this route: Make sure the food is heavy enough to keep the parchment paper in place. Otherwise, it can blow up toward the heating element, creating a fire risk.

What can you not bake in an air fryer? ›

Use a temperature about 25 degrees F lower than what you may might be accustomed to with a conventional oven: Baking in the air fryer is typically about 325 instead of 350 degrees F, roasting will be about 400 instead of 425 degrees, and so on.

Doughnut's crust formation during deep fat frying was more dependent on temperature than that of hot air fried ones. Hot air frying of doughnut reduced crust roughness and created a smoother surface compared to the deep fat fried samples.

In my opinion, this recipe for air fried donuts comes very close to the deep fried version. I wouldn't say they're better or worse—both are utterly delicious!

While many prefer the light and crispy texture of a fried donut, leaving the deep fryer in the cabinet and baking your cake donuts instead makes for healthier, less oily donuts. It's also safer and easier to clean up, given that you don't have to deal with lots of hot oil.

Canola oil: For cooking below 400 degrees. Baking spray: For sweet treats fried below 400 degrees. Grapeseed oil: For cooking up to 420 degrees. Avocado oil: For dishes prepared at up to 520 degrees.

Proofing is the final rise when making bread. In this case it would be after the donuts have been cut out and they are waiting to be fried. It is important to proof them enough, otherwise they will turn out flat and dense. To check whether or not the donut is sufficiently proofed poke it with your finger.

The main difference between fried and baked donuts lies in their texture, flavor, and cooking method. Here are the key differences: Texture: Fried donuts have a crispier outside and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, while baked donuts are slightly denser, chewier, and crumbier.

HEAT oven to 375°F (or 350°F for nonstick cookie sheet). PLACE biscuits 1 to 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. BAKE 11 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. ENTIRE PRODUCT MUST BE BAKED ONCE OPENED.