These Easy Air Fryer Jelly Donuts are a quick and delightful treat that requires just a few simple ingredients. Using canned biscuit dough, you can create warm, fluffy donuts filled with your favorite jelly and coated in sugar, all without the need for deep frying.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No Deep Frying – Enjoy delicious donuts without the mess or extra oil.
- Quick & Easy – Made in under 20 minutes with store-bought dough.
- Customizable Fillings – Use any jelly or jam you love.
- Kid-Friendly – Perfect for weekend treats or baking with kids.
- Crispy & Fluffy – Golden outside, soft and fluffy inside.
Ingredients
- 1 package of refrigerated biscuit dough (such as Pillsbury Grands!)
- ½ cup raspberry jelly or your preferred flavor
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Cooking spray
Directions
Prepare the Air Fryer:
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Air Fry the Biscuits:
- Open the biscuit can and place four biscuits in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t touch.
- Set the air fryer to 330°F (165°C) and cook for 6 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
Coat the Donuts:
- While the biscuits are cooking, melt the butter in a bowl and place the granulated sugar in a shallow dish.
- Once the biscuits are done, remove them from the air fryer and immediately dip each one into the melted butter, ensuring all sides are coated.
- Then, roll the buttered biscuits in the sugar until fully covered.
Fill with Jelly:
- Fit a pastry bag with a long, narrow tip and fill it with raspberry jelly.
- Using a knife, make a small hole in the side of each donut. Insert the pastry tip into the hole and gently squeeze to fill the donut with jelly, being careful not to overfill to prevent leaking.
Serve:
- Enjoy the donuts warm, or let them cool to room temperature before serving.
Servings and Timing
- Servings: 8 donuts
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 6 minutes per batch
- Total Time: Approximately 20 minutes
- Calories: Approximately 300 kcal per donut
Variations
- Different Fillings: Try strawberry, blueberry, or lemon curd instead of raspberry jelly.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon to the sugar for extra flavor.
- Chocolate Glaze: Skip the sugar coating and dip the tops in a quick chocolate glaze.
- Mini Donuts: Use smaller biscuits and reduce cooking time by 2 minutes.
- Stuffed Before Air Frying: Insert jelly before cooking for a neater appearance (note: may affect texture slightly).
Storage/Reheating
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Refrigeration: Not recommended as donuts may dry out.
- Reheating: Warm in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes at 300°F or microwave for 10-15 seconds.
FAQs
Can I use homemade biscuit dough?
Yes, just make sure it’s a soft dough that puffs up well in the air fryer.
Do I have to use raspberry jelly?
No, use any flavor of jam or jelly you like best.
Why are my donuts not cooking evenly?
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and flip halfway if needed.
Can I freeze these donuts?
They are best fresh, but you can freeze them unfrosted and reheat before filling.
Can I make these gluten-free?
Use a gluten-free biscuit dough to make them suitable for gluten-free diets.
What can I use if I don’t have a piping bag?
Use a plastic sandwich bag with the corner snipped off.
Is there a sugar substitute I can use?
Try using a low-carb sweetener like erythritol if desired.
Can I make them ahead of time?
Yes, air fry and coat them, then fill just before serving.
How do I know when they’re cooked through?
They should be golden brown and firm when gently pressed.
Can I use jam with fruit chunks?
Yes, but make sure the piping tip is wide enough to allow the chunks through.
Conclusion
These Easy Air Fryer Jelly Donuts are the perfect fast and fuss-free dessert. With simple ingredients and minimal effort, they deliver a delicious homemade donut experience—no deep fryer needed!
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Easy Air Fryer Jelly Donuts
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 donuts 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Easy Air Fryer Jelly Donuts made with biscuit dough—fluffy, sugar-coated, and jelly-filled treats ready in minutes. No frying needed!
Ingredients
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (e.g., Pillsbury Grands!)
½ cup raspberry jelly (or preferred flavor)
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cooking spray
Instructions
Prep Air Fryer:
Lightly spray basket or use parchment to prevent sticking.
Cook Biscuits:
Place 4 biscuits in a single layer in the air fryer.
Air fry at 330°F (165°C) for 6 minutes or until golden.
Coat Donuts:
Dip warm biscuits in melted butter, then roll in sugar.
Fill with Jelly:
Use a piping bag with narrow tip to fill each donut with jelly through a small side hole.
Serve:
Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use any jam or preserve you like—strawberry, grape, or apricot work well.
Donuts are best enjoyed fresh the same day.
For added flavor, mix a bit of cinnamon into the sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
