Air Fryer Copycat Krispy Kreme Donuts

stacked donuts on a cake stand with air fryer behind it

Air Fryer Copycat Krispy Kreme Donuts

These are a quick and easy air fryer donuts that use store bought biscuit dough. The glaze is similar to the famous Krispy Kreme donut recipe!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings

Calories 326kcal

Author Ginny

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

8 Biscuits one can, or homemade

Homemade Glaze (thinner version)

6 tbsp Butter melted
2 cups Powdered Sugar
2 tsp Vanilla
¾ cup Evaporated Milk

Homemade Glaze (thicker + will harden version)

2.5 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup light corn syrup

Instructions

Make the Donuts

Using a baking hole punch, punch hole in the center of biscuit to form a donut shape. Keep the centers for making donut holes!
Spray the air fryer basket lightly with oil and place four donuts in it, leaving space to expand. Spray donuts with oil.
Cook at 390 degrees for five minutes

Make the Glaze (thinner version)

Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, melted butter and evaporated milk until completely combined.
Place donuts on cooking resting rack over a baking sheet.
Pour glaze over the donuts. Place a tray under the cooling rack to catch any glaze that drips off. Re-glaze donuts several times.

Make the Glaze (thicker/harder version)

Mix powdered sugar, milk and corn syrup in a bowl and whisk well to combine.
Place donuts on cooking resting rack over a baking sheet.
Pour glaze over the donuts. Place a tray under the cooling rack to catch any glaze that drips off. Re-glaze donuts, as desired.

Notes

Biscuit Choice: Use buttermilk style biscuits, don't reach for the pull-apart style biscuits or they will mess up the donuts.

Thicker Glaze: If you want your glaze thicker add a bit more powdered sugar. For thinner glaze add more evaporated milk. This version won't necessarily harden it but will make it thicker.

Thicker Glaze to Harden: If you want your HARDEN like the packaged version or that you see at Dunkin Donuts, use the 2.5 cups of powdered sugar, ¼ cup of milk and ¼ of light corn syrup as stated in recipe card. The light corn syrup will allow it to harden to the desired effect.

Variations: Change up the glaze used on the donuts to make a chocolate version, maple, cinnamon or lemon, etc.

Batch Cooking Donuts: Cook in batches as there won't be enough room to cook them all at the same time.

Air Fryer Make Room: Make sure the donuts don't touch each other, or they will not cook up properly.

Air Fryer Differences: All air fryers heat differently so make sure to watch the cooking time.

Ninja Foodi And Instant Pot Duo Crisp - You can also cook these donuts using your crisping lids in these devices. Make sure to follow the same directions above.

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