Air Fryer Maple Glazed Donut Holes

These air fryer maple glazed donut holes are one of the easiest treats you will ever make. Seriously, they come together in about 15 minutes and taste like something you’d get from a bakery.

The base is just refrigerated biscuit dough, which you cut into small pieces and air fry until they puff up and turn golden. No deep frying, no messy oil cleanup.

Then you coat them in a simple maple glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness. It’s not too heavy – just enough to make every bite really satisfying.

They’re perfect for a weekend breakfast, a quick snack, or whenever you’re craving something sweet without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.

Let me show you how to make them step by step.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Way Less Greasy Than Regular Donuts – Since you’re air frying instead of deep frying, these donut holes soak up way less oil. You still get that satisfying golden texture, but without feeling weighed down after eating a few.

Ready in Minutes – These donut holes come together crazy fast because the air fryer cooks them in just a few minutes. From start to glaze, you’re looking at about 15 minutes total.

No Deep Frying Needed – Traditional donut holes require a pot of hot oil, which is messy and a little intimidating. The air fryer gives you that golden, crispy outside without all the grease and cleanup.

That Maple Glaze Is Everything – The combo of powdered sugar and real maple syrup makes a sweet, slightly sticky glaze that takes these donut holes from good to absolutely addictive. It’s the kind of topping you’ll want to drizzle on everything.

Ingredients

• 1 can Refrigerated Flaky Biscuit Dough
• 2 tbsp Melted Butter
• 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
• 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 tbsp Milk

How to Make

Step 1

Open the refrigerated flaky biscuit dough and cut each raw biscuit into four equal quarters.

Step 2

Roll each quarter gently in your hands to form a smooth ball.

Step 3

Place the dough balls in the air fryer basket, leaving a little room between them so they can expand.

Step 4

Air fry at 350F for 5 to 6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until golden brown.

Step 5

While they cook, whisk together the melted butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk in a bowl to create a smooth glaze.

Step 6

Toss the warm donut holes in the maple glaze until fully coated, then let them set for 2 minutes before eating.

Tips

Shake the Basket Halfway Through

Around the 2.5 to 3 minute mark, pull the basket out and give it a good shake. This rolls the dough balls around so all sides get exposed to the hot air evenly. Without this step, you will end up with golden tops and pale, undercooked bottoms.

When you shake, do it with a quick back-and-forth motion so the balls actually flip over. A gentle swirl is not enough to move them around properly.

This is also a good time to check how they look. If they are already getting dark at the 3 minute mark, your air fryer runs hot and you should lower the temp by 10-15 degrees for the rest of the cook time.

Roll the Dough Balls Smooth

After you cut each biscuit into quarters, take a few seconds to actually roll each piece into a nice round ball between your palms. If you just toss the cut chunks into the air fryer, they will cook unevenly and come out looking like little rocks instead of donut holes.

If the dough feels sticky while you’re rolling, lightly wet your hands with a tiny bit of water. That keeps the dough from sticking to your skin without changing the texture of the final product.

Try to make all the balls roughly the same size so they cook at the same rate. If some are way bigger than others, the small ones will overcook while the big ones are still doughy in the middle.

Don’t Crowd the Air Fryer Basket

These little dough balls puff up to almost double their size while cooking. If they are touching each other when they go in, they will merge together and you will end up with one big blob instead of individual donut holes.

Leave about half an inch of space between each ball. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might need to cook them in two batches. It is worth the extra few minutes to get them right.

If your air fryer is on the smaller side, doing two batches of equal size is better than doing one full batch and one tiny batch. That way every donut hole gets the same airflow and cooks evenly.

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• Air Fryer Churros
• Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bites
• Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Cakes
• Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
• Air Fryer Maple Pecan Baked Apples

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cut the donut holes from the biscuit dough?

The easiest way is to separate each biscuit from the can and then cut each one into four equal pieces. You can just use your hands to roll each piece into a small ball shape so they cook evenly in the air fryer.

If you want them to look extra round and uniform, lightly grease your hands with a little cooking spray or butter before rolling. This keeps the dough from sticking to your fingers and makes the whole process a lot smoother.