6 of the Very Best Air Fryer Donut Recipes

How Many Different Donut Recipes Can You Make in the Air Fryer?

Ever since I got my air fryer back in 2018, I have loved making donuts in the air fryer. Air fryer donuts are so fun because they are healthier, quicker, and so much tastier than deep frying or buying donuts from the store. Today, I am very excited to share with you the best donut recipes ever. You are going to love these recipes because each recipe is so unique and tasty.  You will discover hours of fun with your air fryer when you try these air fryer donut recipes.

Are you ready for a life changing experience?  Here are 6 of the very best donut recipes for the air fryer. 

1. Air Fryer Donuts and Donut Holes with a Sweet Glaze

To start, I am sharing with you our original air fryer donut recipe. You will love this one if you are looking for a traditional glazed donut. This recipe looks super complicated, but you will be surprised with how easy it is. Everyone who makes this recipe shares with me how quick and easy these air fryer donuts are!

2. The EASIEST 2-Ingredient Donuts in the Air Fryer!

If you need a quick donut fix and don’t have the ingredients or time to make a different recipe, you got to try this 2-ingredient donut recipe in the air fryer! You are going to love this one because you only need self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. If you don’t have self-rising flour, don’t worry! I got a quick substitute for you, check it out in the recipe post.

3. Quick and Easy Air Fryer Cake Donuts Recipe

My personal favorite type of donut are the classic, old-fashioned ones. As such, I love this quick and easy air fryer cake donuts. You are going to love this one too because you can have old fashioned donuts ready in just 20 minutes. Yes, these old-fashioned air fryer donuts are dangerously good.

4. Keto Donuts in the Air Fryer

Who said donuts can’t be healthy? This air fryer keto donut recipe is for all my healthy friends who need a healthy treat. Keto lovers and non-Keto lovers alike will love this recipe because these donuts turn out moist and tender. Who knew that healthy donuts could be so good?!

5. Air Fryer Donuts with Jelly or Cream Filling Recipes

Shake things up with these too good to be true jelly donuts in the air fryer.  This recipe is an adaption of our original air fryer donut recipe, but its so much better because you can fill the donuts with your favorite jelly or cream. I love making this recipe for family events because everyone loves it.  You will love these jelly or cream filled donuts because you can adapt the fillings easily to fit everyone’s needs!

6. Air Fryer Pancake Donuts Recipe

I personally don’t like eating donuts for breakfast. But after trying these air fryer pancake donuts, it’s one of my new favorite breakfast recipes in the air fryer. Treat yourself and your kids to the delicious air fryer pancake donuts. You will be surprised with how easy, fluffy, and delicious these pancake donuts are. Plus, in the air fryer, they are ready in just 20 minutes!

Final Thoughts

Here at Fabulessly Frugal, we love our air fryer donuts. It’s just one of the many reasons why I love my air fryer! I’ve been able to be so much more creative in the kitchen. Cooking is not only fun, but it is so much easier thanks to my air fryer!  Be sure to check out my air fryer review to learn more about why I love the air fryer. Then, head over to YouTube to cook many of these delicious air fryer recipes right with me!

Which air fryer donut recipe is your favorite? Share with us in the comments below! 

Have you tried these 3-ingredient bagels in the air fryer? You’ll love it and these other air fryer recipes too.

• Air Fryer Apple Fritters
• Air Fryer Puff Pastry Danishes
• Air Fryer Oreos

Check out these helpful guides for your air fryer.

• How to Cook Any Recipe in the Air Fryer
• How to Deep Clean the Air Fryer
• The Best and Worst Air Fryer Accessories