Description
These Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet, coated with a warm cinnamon sugar mixture. Quick, guilt-free, and full of nostalgia, they’re ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Donuts
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons melted butter
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon melted butter (for coating)
Instructions
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Preheat Air Fryer: 350°F (175°C).
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Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk buttermilk, egg, and melted butter in a separate bowl.
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Mix Together: Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined (a few lumps are fine).
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Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray with cooking spray.
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Shape Donuts: Cut with a donut cutter or shape by hand into rings.
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Air Fry: Cook 5–6 minutes until golden brown, in batches if necessary.
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Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
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Coat Donuts: Brush donuts with melted butter, then coat in cinnamon sugar.
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Serve: Enjoy warm for best flavor.
Notes
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Don’t overmix: Keeps donuts light and fluffy.
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Check doneness: Toothpick should come out clean.
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Flavor variations: Add vanilla, nutmeg, or chocolate chips.
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Storage: Airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days; can freeze for later.