Biscuit Blueberry Pancake Donuts
August 22, 2026
Easy air fryer donuts with blueberry swirls, maple flavor, and a powdered sugar finish!
These Biscuit Blueberry Pancake Donuts have the buttery, flaky texture of a biscuit with blueberry preserves and maple syrup folded throughout. They’re shaped like donuts, cooked in the air fryer, and finished with powdered sugar. Think blueberry pancakes meets a sweet breakfast biscuit, just in a more fun shape.
Flavor Profile
These donuts have buttery, flaky layers with sweet blueberry preserves running throughout. A little maple syrup brings in that classic pancake flavor, while powdered sugar gives them a simple sweet finish without covering everything up.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- They start with refrigerated biscuit dough, so there’s no homemade dough or long prep time.
- Blueberry preserves add sweet blueberry flavor throughout the flaky layers.
- Maple syrup gives them a fun blueberry pancake flavor without needing a heavy topping.
- They cook right in the air fryer for an easy breakfast or sweet treat.
- A dusting of powdered sugar keeps the finish simple and lets the blueberry flavor stand out.
The Twist
Instead of using biscuit dough to make a standard air fryer donut, blueberry preserves and maple syrup are folded directly into the dough. It gives the easy shortcut dough a blueberry pancake upgrade without adding a filling or a bunch of toppings.
Ingredient Highlights
- Flaky biscuits: Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers work well because they puff up in the air fryer and give the donuts lots of soft, buttery layers.
- Blueberry preserves: Use preserves rather than a thin blueberry syrup so you get concentrated streaks of blueberry without making the dough too wet.
- Maple syrup: You only need a little to bring maple flavor into the donuts and complete the blueberry pancake combination.
- Powdered sugar: Dust it over the donuts after cooking for a simple, sweet finish.
Biscuit Blueberry Pancake Donuts
Ingredients
- 1 can Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers biscuits
- ¼ cup blueberry preserves
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup powdered sugar, for topping
Instructions
- Separate the biscuits and flatten each one into about a 4-inch circle.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon blueberry preserves over each biscuit, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Drizzle a small amount of maple syrup over the preserves.
- Fold the biscuit in half, then gently fold it once more. Lightly knead just 2–3 times so there are streaks of blueberry throughout the dough rather than completely mixing it in.
- Press each biscuit into a greased silicone donut mold.
- Air fry at 330°F for 7–9 minutes, or until puffed, golden, and cooked through.
- Let the donuts cool for a few minutes before removing them from the molds.
- While still slightly warm, dust generously with powdered sugar.
FAQ
Do I need a donut mold?
For this version, yes. The silicone donut mold helps the biscuit dough hold its donut shape as it expands in the air fryer.
Can I use regular biscuits instead of Grands?
You can, but the larger flaky biscuits give you a thicker, softer donut with more layers.
How much should I knead the blueberry preserves into the dough?
Just 2–3 gentle folds or kneads. You want visible blueberry streaks instead of completely incorporating the preserves into the biscuit dough.
How do I know when the donuts are done?
They should be puffed and golden with no raw or doughy areas in the center. Air fryers vary, so check them around the 7-minute mark.
Can I use a different flavor of preserves?
Absolutely. Strawberry, raspberry, or blackberry preserves would all work with the maple syrup.
Sprinkle of Fun
Make these for the first morning of school and have a quick breakfast together before everyone starts the day. Add an extra shake of powdered sugar because the first day deserves it.
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