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Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes (10 Minutes)

Okay, imagine this: warm, golden donut holes rolling around in a sweet, shimmering cinnamon sugar bath, all ready in just 10 minutes. Sounds like wizardry, right? I’m so excited to share this quick and ridiculously easy recipe because it’s basically a game-changer for when you want that cozy, homemade treat without spending ages in the kitchen. Plus, using the air fryer means crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside—perfect little bites of heaven that smell like a bakery exploded in your house. Trust me, once you try these, you’re going to want to keep a bag of biscuit dough handy just for donut hole emergencies!

Quick Facts

Yield: Serves 4 (about 12 donut holes)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

For the Main Dish:

1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (buttermilk or plain)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

How I Make It

Step 1:

First things first: preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Meanwhile, open the biscuit dough and gently pull it apart into small, bite-sized pieces—each roughly the size of a golf ball. Try not to squish them too much; you want them to puff up nicely inside the air fryer.

Step 2:

Arrange the donut holes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure to leave a bit of space around each one so they cook evenly. You might need to do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

Step 3:

Cook them for about 5 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to brown all sides evenly. Keep an eye on them—they should turn a beautiful golden brown and puff up nicely. If your air fryer tends to cook hot, check at 4 minutes to avoid burning.

Step 4:

While the donut holes cook, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl.

Step 5:

As soon as the donut holes are done, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the melted butter over them and toss gently until all the donut holes are coated.

Step 6:

Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttery donut holes and toss again until they’re evenly covered. Serve immediately for that irresistible warm, sugary crunch!

Variations & Tips

Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice to the cinnamon sugar mix for extra warmth.
Use maple syrup or honey instead of melted butter for a sticky glaze.
Swap cinnamon sugar for powdered sugar and a drizzle of chocolate sauce for a different sweet twist.
If your biscuit dough is too sticky to handle, dust your hands with a little flour to make shaping easier.
For even crispier donut holes, give them an extra minute or two in the air fryer, but watch closely to avoid burning.

How I Like to Serve It

These donut holes are perfect for a weekend brunch or an afternoon treat with coffee or hot cocoa. They’re also party crowd-pleasers—just pop them in a little basket and watch everyone dive in! In cooler months, they’re dreamy served alongside a warm apple cider.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer for a minute to restore crispness.
You can substitute biscuit dough with refrigerated croissant dough for a flakier texture.

Closing: Seriously, these air fryer cinnamon sugar donut holes always turn out perfectly—crispy, sweet, and totally addictive—making them my go-to quick treat every time.