Air Fryer Apple Cider Donuts
Did you know you can make donuts in your air fryer with a can of biscuit dough? These easy air fryer apple cider donuts have the texture of a donut without the greasy aftertaste of regular donuts. After they’re cooked, dip them in an apple cider glaze and cinnamon sugar topping for the best fall treat!
Servings: 1 doughnut
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- Canned biscuit dough or make homemade biscuit dough
Apple Cider Glaze
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- ¾ cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of table salt
- ¼ orange juiced
- ¼ lemon juiced
Cinnamon-Sugar Topping
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom optional
- Pinch of table salt
Instructions
Donuts
- Cut a hole in the center of each biscuit. Roll the extra dough into donut holes and set aside.
- Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil. Place 3-4 donuts in a single layer in the air fryer and set to 350℉ for 6 minutes. Remove them from the air fryer and repeat with the remaining dough.
- Air fry the donut holes for 6 minutes.
- Dip the cooked donuts into the glaze and then into the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Apple Cider Glaze
- Whisk the powdered sugar, apple cider, cinnamon, salt, orange juice, and lemon juice in a saucepan on medium heat.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the glaze thickens.
Cinnamon-Sugar Topping
- Stir the sugar, cinnamon, cardamom (if using), and salt in a small bowl.
Notes
Apple Cider Glaze Notes
- Want a thinner glaze? Swap the powdered sugar for granulated sugar.
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Store any leftover syrup to use on pancakes, ice cream, or mock/cocktails.
Nutrition
Calories: 3689kcal | Carbohydrates: 948g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 924g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 2mg
