Honey Bee Air Fryer Donuts

Warm cinnamon-glazed donut rings with a creamy vanilla dip!

These Honey Bee Air Fryer Donuts are proof that the air fryer deserves a permanent spot on the counter. The donuts puff up soft and golden in just a few minutes, then get finished with a quick honey cinnamon drizzle. Add vanilla yogurt for dipping and suddenly a simple snack turns into something really fun.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Air fryer donuts that cook in minutes and come out soft, warm, and golden.
• Made with refrigerated biscuit dough for a quick, practically homemade shortcut.
• Finished with a simple honey cinnamon drizzle that soaks right into the donuts.
• No oven, no frying oil, and very little cleanup required.
• Perfect for weekend mornings, after-school snacks, or an easy dessert.
• Served with vanilla yogurt for dipping, because donuts are always better with a dip.

Ingredient Notes

• Biscuit Dough: Refrigerated biscuit dough keeps this recipe quick and fluffy. Regular-size biscuits work best and puff up nicely in the air fryer.
• Honey: Use a mild, pourable honey so the drizzle stays smooth and lightly sweet without overpowering the donuts.
• Milk: Almond milk or regular milk both work here. You just need a small splash to thin the honey into a brushable glaze.
• Vanilla: Vanilla extract is great, but vanilla bean paste adds a little extra bakery-style flavor if you have it on hand.
• Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds warmth without taking over. A little goes a long way in the honey drizzle.
• Vanilla Greek Yogurt: This adds a creamy contrast to the warm donuts. Plain Greek yogurt with a touch of honey also works if you want less sweetness.

Quick Prep Notes

Can I use any kind of biscuit dough?
Standard refrigerated biscuit dough works best for these donuts. Flaky-layer biscuits can spread more and won’t hold the donut shape as cleanly in the air fryer.

Do I need to preheat the air fryer?
It helps. Preheating for a few minutes allows the donuts to cook evenly and puff up faster, especially if your air fryer runs cool.

How big should the hole in the donuts be?
Cut a hole about the size of a bottle cap. If it’s too small, it can close up while cooking.

Honey Bee Air Fryer Donuts

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• Author: Taryn Camp

Ingredients

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• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon almond milk or regular milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Nonstick spray

For serving

• Vanilla Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. Separate the biscuit dough and cut a small hole in the center of each piece to create donut rings.
2. Lightly spray the air fryer basket and place the rings in a single layer, leaving a little space between each one.
3. Air fry at 350°F for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the donuts are puffed and lightly golden.
4. While the donuts cook, gently warm the honey in a small bowl and whisk in the milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth and glossy.
5. Brush the warm donut rings with the honey cinnamon glaze, making sure they’re evenly coated.
6. Serve right away with vanilla Greek yogurt on the side for dipping.

FAQ

Can I make these donuts in advance?
They’re best served warm, but you can air fry them ahead of time and add the honey cinnamon drizzle just before serving.

How do I store leftover air fryer donuts?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one day or in the fridge for up to two days. Rewarm briefly in the air fryer.

Can I use the oven instead of the air fryer?
Yes. Bake at 375°F on a lined baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping once, until lightly golden.

Can I skip the yogurt dip?
Absolutely. The donuts are great on their own, but the vanilla yogurt adds a fun, creamy contrast.

Can I double this recipe?
Yes, just work in batches so the donuts stay in a single layer in the air fryer and cook evenly.

Sprinkle of Fun

These are the kind of donuts you make when you want something sweet without committing to a full oil-fryer situation. The air fryer keeps them perfectly light and warm. Serve them as a weekend treat, an after-school snack, or a little something sweet when you want donuts… just a little lighter.