Air Fryer Jelly Donuts Recipe for Easy Filled Donuts
Make air fryer jelly donuts at home with this simple recipe for air fryer donuts filled with your favorite jelly.
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Indulging in warm, fluffy jelly-filled donuts is a treat, especially when you can make them at home. With modern kitchen appliances like the air fryer, enjoying these treats has become easier and healthier than ever. Whether you’re craving a sweet snack or planning a special breakfast, air fryer donuts are sure to hit the spot for a sweet treat. This recipe is simple, requiring just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal prep time. Within 15 minutes, you’ll have a batch of delectable donuts ready to be devoured.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Air fryer jelly donuts offer a delightful combination of fluffy dough and sweet, gooey jelly filling. Their preparation in the air fryer results in a crispy exterior with a soft, pillowy interior, reminiscent of traditional deep-fried donuts but with less oil and mess.
Additionally, this recipe is incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize the flavor by using your favorite jelly or jam. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, treating your family, or satisfying your own cravings, these homemade donuts are a delicious treat guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients:
Before you start making these delicious fresh donuts, make sure you have the following ingredients on hand!
- 1 package of Pillsbury Grands! Southern Homestyle Biscuits or similar canned biscuits
- 1⁄2 cup raspberry jelly (or raspberry jam, pastry cream, or nay other type of jelly filling you prefer)
- 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
Follow these instructions for a fun way to get your donut fix at home.
- Preheat your air fryer by spraying the bottom of the basket with cooking oil spray or using an air fryer liner.
- Open the biscuit can and place four biscuits in a single layer into the air fryer basket. Cook on the “Bake” setting or at 330 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. Flip the biscuits and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown on each side of the doughnut.
- While the biscuits are cooking, melt the butter and pour it into a bowl. Pour the sugar into a shallow dish or large mixing bowl.
- Attach a star tip onto a pastry bag, add the seedless raspberry jelly (seeded works to if it is your preference), and set aside.
- Carefully remove the cooked biscuits from the air fryer once they’re golden brown. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining four pieces of canned biscuit dough.
- Use the end of a metal or wooden spoon to pierce each biscuit and create a small hole for the jelly reaching the center of the donut, but ensuring not to go through the donut. Fill each donut with jelly using medium pressure while simultaneously drawing the pastry tip out of the donut.
- Dip each donut into the melted butter, coating both sides of a donut, then toss them into the sugar to completely coat with the sugar coating.
- Repeat steps 6-7 with the second round of doughnuts. Place finished donuts on parchment paper, a wire rack or place doughnuts in a warm place until serving.
- Enjoy your air fryer jelly donuts immediately while they’re warm and fresh. Enjoy the flaky layers paired with sweet smooth jelly.
Places to Enjoy Air Fryer Jelly Donuts:
- Weekend Brunch: Serve these warm donuts alongside fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, and bacon for a delightful weekend brunch that will please the whole family.
- Office Potluck: Surprise your coworkers with a batch of homemade air fryer jelly donuts for your next office potluck or morning meeting. They’re sure to be a hit!
- Dessert Buffet: Add a sweet touch to your dessert spread at parties or gatherings by including these delicious donuts alongside other treats like cookies, brownies, and cupcakes.
- Special Occasions or Holidays: Whether it is Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter or Christmas. These are a perfect treat of homemade jelly donuts. Bonus they are easy to make, but impressive!
Variations:
- Jelly Flavor: Experiment with different jelly or jam flavors to customize your donuts. Try strawberry, blueberry, apricot, or even chocolate hazelnut spread for a unique twist.
- Toppings: After coating the donuts in sugar, sprinkle them with cinnamon for a classic flavor combination, or drizzle them with chocolate or caramel sauce for an indulgent treat.
Storing and Making Ahead:
While air fryer jelly donuts are best enjoyed fresh, you can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, simply warm them in the microwave for a few seconds until heated through.
Common Questions about Air Fryer Jelly Donuts:
Can I use homemade biscuit dough instead of store-bought?
Yes, you can use homemade biscuit dough if you prefer. Just make sure it’s rolled out to the appropriate thickness before cutting and cooking.
Can I freeze these donuts?
While it’s not recommended to freeze already filled jelly donuts, you can freeze the cooked biscuits and fill them with jelly after thawing and reheating.
Can I use any type of filling?
Yes, this recipe for jelly doughnuts can be made with raspberry jam or jelly, strawberry jam or jelly, or any other flavor of jam or jelly. If you prefer no seed in your jelly filled donuts, pick your favorite seedless jam or jelly. If you don’t mind seeds, seeded jams and jellies will also work.
Air Fryer Jelly Donuts
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 package of Pillsbury Grands! Southern Homestyle
- 1/2 C raspberry jelly
- 1/2 C butter melted
- 1/2 C sugar
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray or use an air fryer liner.
- Open biscuit can. In two batches place four biscuits in a single layer into the air fryer.
- Cook on the “Bake” setting or at 330 degrees for 5 minutes. Flip and bake for an
- additional 5 minutes.
- While biscuits are cooking melt butter and carefully pour into a bowl then pour sugar into
- a shallow dish.
- Place star tip onto pastry bag add jelly, and set aside.
- Carefully remove biscuits from the air fryer once they are golden brown. Repeat the
- cooking method with the four remaining biscuit dough.
- Use the end of a spoon to pierce the biscuit and create a hole for the jelly making sure
- not to go through the donut. With medium pressure fill the donut while simultaneously
- drawing the pastry tip out of the donut.
- Dip the donut into melted butter, making sure to coat both sides then toss into sugar.
- Repeat steps 6-8 with the remaining biscuits.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
In conclusion, air fryer jelly donuts are a simple yet satisfying treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy the irresistible combination of crispy dough and sweet jelly filling in just 15 minutes for fluffy doughnuts at home. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire. So fire up your air fryer and treat yourself to a batch of homemade jelly-filled donuts today!
More breakfast recipes to try:
- Candy Cane Puff Pastry
- Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
- Spinach and Ham Egg Casserole
- Snickerdoodle French Toast
- Jumbo Banana Nut Streusel Muffins
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