Air Fryer Jelly Donuts Recipe
These Air Fryer Jelly Donuts are a quick and delightful treat made by filling biscuit dough with fruity jelly, air frying until golden, and then rolling them in sugar for a sweet finish. Perfect for a homemade dessert or breakfast indulgence with less oil than traditional frying.
- Author: Ria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 8 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Biscuit Dough
- 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough (about 8 biscuits)
Filling
- 1/2 cup fruit jelly or jam (any flavor)
Topping
- Prepare the dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and flatten each biscuit dough round into a disc shape using your hands or a rolling pin to create enough space for filling.
- Add the jelly filling: Place about 1 teaspoon of jelly in the center of each flattened dough disc, being careful not to overfill to avoid leakage during cooking.
- Seal the donuts: Fold the dough over the jelly to create a ball or an enclosed shape and pinch the edges firmly to seal the jelly inside so it doesn’t spill out while air frying.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3 minutes to ensure even cooking temperature.
- Cook the donuts: Place the filled dough balls in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 6-8 minutes or until the donuts are golden brown and cooked through.
- Roll in sugar: Remove the donuts carefully from the air fryer and immediately roll them in granulated sugar while warm so the sugar adheres nicely to the surface.
- Serve and enjoy: Let the donuts cool slightly before serving to avoid burns from the hot jelly filling. Enjoy fresh for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Make sure the donuts are sealed well to prevent jelly leakage during cooking.
- Adjust air frying time depending on your air fryer model and donut size for best results.
- You can substitute jelly with other fillings such as Nutella or custard as desired.
- For a powdered sugar coating, cool the donuts completely before dusting.
- Serve fresh as air fryer donuts are best enjoyed the same day.
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