Description
These Air Fryer Jelly Donuts are a quick and delicious treat made from refrigerated biscuit dough, air-fried to golden perfection, coated in butter and sugar, and filled with sweet raspberry jelly. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert, they combine the convenience of an air fryer with the delightful taste of fresh, homemade donuts.
Ingredients
Donut Base
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
Coating
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Filling
- ½ cup raspberry jelly
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Basket: Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly spritz the basket with oil spray to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Arrange Biscuit Dough: Open the tube of refrigerated biscuits and arrange them in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Be sure to leave space between each biscuit to allow proper air flow. If needed, cook in batches.
- Spray Biscuits: Lightly spray the top of each biscuit with oil spray to help achieve a golden, crispy exterior during cooking.
- Air Fry Biscuits: Cook the biscuits in the air fryer for 5 to 6 minutes or until they turn golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Jelly Filling: While the donuts cook, spoon the raspberry jelly into a piping bag fitted with a long, narrow tip such as a Bismarck tip for easy filling.
- Butter Coating: Once the biscuit donuts are done, remove them from the air fryer and quickly dunk each one in the melted butter to coat.
- Sugar Coating: After buttering, toss the donuts in granulated sugar to evenly coat each one with a sweet crust.
- Fill Donuts: Insert the piping tip into the center of each donut and gently squeeze the jelly inside, filling the donut with a burst of sweet fruit flavor.
- Serve Warm: Serve the jelly-filled donuts warm for the best taste and texture experience.
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Notes
- Biscuits: Any variety of refrigerated biscuit dough works, though flaky layer biscuits provide a crispier texture while buttermilk biscuits may be easier to fill without splitting.
- Jelly: Use jelly made from fruit juices rather than jam with chunks for easier piping. Feel free to choose your favorite jelly flavor.
- Topping: For a lighter version, brush the donuts with melted butter and sprinkle sugar rather than dunking, which creates a thicker, higher-fat coating.
