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Air Fryer Jelly Donuts Recipe

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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.

Ingredients

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Biscuit Dough

  • 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough (about 8 biscuits)

Filling

  • 1/2 cup fruit jelly or jam (any flavor)

Topping

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3 minutes to ensure even cooking temperature.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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