9 Air Fryer Donut Recipes You Owe to Yourself to Try

The air fryer is probably our favorite appliance to play with, making everything from chicken wings to Brussels sprouts. But it’s not just for savory dishes—say hello to air fryer donuts! We’ve rounded up 10 awesome donut recipes made for the air fryer, from the quick and easy canned biscuit variety to more involved raised donuts. 

For other meal ideas, check out our favorite chicken air fryer recipes, air fryer recipes that practically make themselves, and the best things from Trader Joe’s to make in an air fryer.

Biscuit Dough Air Fryer Donuts

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This air fryer donut recipe uses store-bought biscuit dough as its base and only takes 10 minutes to make. But you’ll need to eat them right away; they don’t stay soft and fluffy for too long. Get the recipe from Spinach & Bacon.

Maple Bacon Donuts

Maple bacon is one of our go-to donut orders—you can’t beat that salty/sweet combination! Now you can whip up a batch at home in the air fryer, thanks to Peanut Butter & Fitness. 

Toasted Coconut Lime Donuts

Pretend you’re on an island vacation with these tasty coconut lime donuts from EmilyFabulous. They’re made with canned biscuits and a quick glaze, making them the perfect simple and sweet treat. 

Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Try out this fun fall-inspired take on donuts from Bottom Left of the Mitten. The donuts are coated in a delicious mixture of cinnamon, sugar, and pumpkin spice. To grab this air fryer donut recipe, click here.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Donuts

Your kiddo’s favorite sandwich is now in donut form! This recipe from Hungry Couple is sure to be a hit, with plenty of jelly filling and a drool-worthy peanut butter glaze. 

Air Fryer Donuts from Scratch

These donuts from Plated Cravings are just as good as the real thing, with a soft and fluffy interior. They take a little bit of patience since they’re made with yeast, but they’ll be well worth the time. 

Apple Fritters with Apple Cider Glaze

If you’re an apple fritter fan, you’ve got to make this amazing version from Rachel Cooks. They’re filled with apple chunks and cider, and an apple cider glaze gives it an extra touch of fall flavor. 

Jelly Donuts

You can’t go wrong with a classic jelly donut! This recipe from Everyday Family Cooking is super easy to pull off with a cake piping tip and your favorite raspberry jelly. 

Air Fryer Cronuts

With a texture somewhere between a croissant and a donut, this recipe from Fork to Spoon is bound to be an instant favorite. Thanks to the lightning-fast cooking time, they may even be quicker than running to the donut shop, too.