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    Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donuts

    Published: Oct 10, 2021 · Modified: Oct 21, 2022 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 34 Comments

    Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donuts are easy to make using canned biscuits and there is no oil frying needed! These donuts are perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or an easy fall treat.

    pumpkin spice donuts with sprinkles on a plate
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    Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donuts are the perfect fall treat and can be made in under 30 minutes. Made from canned biscuits, this is an easy and inexpensive way to celebrate Thanksgiving, Halloween, or just a lovely fall day.

    Air-fried donuts are also healthier than regular donuts so you can indulge without as much guilt. If you are looking for more pumpkin recipes, check out my Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Icing and my Pumpkin Spice Whipped Coffee!

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    air fried pumpkin spice donuts

    How to Make Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donuts

    Air Fried Donuts

    • Place the biscuits on a non-stick surface like a silicone mat, wax paper, or cutting board. Cut out a pumpkin on each of the biscuit rounds. Depending on the size of your cookie cutter, you may need to gently stretch out the biscuits to fit the pumpkin shape.
    • Preheat the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F. Once preheated, spray the basket with non-stick spray. Place 4 pumpkins in the basket (or however many will fit in your basket so they are not touching) and spray the top of them with the non-stick spray as well.
    • Cook for 3 minutes, flip, spray the other side, and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove the donuts from the air fryer and allow them to cool. Repeat with the remaining pumpkins.

    Pumpkin Spice Icing

    • Place the powdered sugar in a mixing bowl along with the milk, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice and whisk until smooth.
    • Once the donuts have cooled, dip the top of each donut into the icing and immediately place sprinkles on top. Enjoy!
    an air fried pumpkin spice donut with sprinkles on top

    What to do with the Excess Biscuit Dough

    If you choose to cut out pumpkin shapes, you will have some extra biscuit dough. But don't throw it away! You can make donut holes or, if your dough is in the right shape, make some donut twists in your air fryer as well.

    twisted biscuit dough
    extra dough for donut twists
    pumpkin spice air fried donut twists
    baked donut twists with pumpkin spice sugar

    Just twist the dough in long spirals and bake the same way the pumpkin donuts are baked. I decided to coat my twists with melted butter and coated them in a mixture of 4 tbs sugar, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Delicious!

    Supplies Needed to Make Air-Fried Donuts

    If you are going to make your donuts pumpkin-shaped, you will need a pumpkin cookie cutter. Here is a set of 5 and I used the size that is 2.7" wide for these donuts.

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    And to be ultra-festive, you will need some fall-inspired sprinkles like these below. I've also found similar sprinkles at my local grocery store during the right time of year!

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    Different Types of Air Fryers

    There are so many different types of air fryers out there now, and each one is slightly different. There are countertop air fryers, air fryer ovens, and air fryer attachments to name a few.

    I recently upgraded my air fryer to the Cosori Pro Air Fryer Oven Combo (shown below) and I love it! The only downside is it takes up a lot of counter space so you have to make sure you have room for it.

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    Tips for Making Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts

    • You can make these donuts in a pumpkin shape or just as a circle. Either way, these donuts are delicious!
    • Dipping the top of the donuts in the icing at a 90º angle gets a nice coating all over the top. You may find that you want to dip the donut 2-3 times to get a thick layer of icing. Just make sure you put on the sprinkles right away after the last dip so they dry in the icing.
    • Preheating the air fryer can make a difference. Preheating will help with even cooking and less wait time in the beginning. If you don’t preheat, the first batch will cook differently than the next, etc.
    • The non-stick spray makes all the difference when air frying! Make sure you spray the basket and biscuits before air frying so that nothing sticks to the basket and the outside of the donut gets nice and crispy.
    • Use tongs when flipping the donuts in the basket. The air fryer gets hot and tongs are the perfect tool to stay safe.
    • These Pumpkin Spice Donuts are best when enjoyed right away. However, if you do have leftovers you can place them in a sealed container in the fridge for an additional day.
    air fried donuts with pumpkin spice frosting

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    • Air Fryer Pop-Tarts to bring you back to your childhood.
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    air fried donuts with pumpkin spice frosting

    Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donuts

    Air Fryer Pumpkin Donuts are easy to make from canned biscuits and perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or just a beautiful fall day!
    5 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time: 7 minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 8 Donuts
    Calories: 171kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous
    Cost: $5

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • tongs
    • non-stick spray
    • whisk
    • 1 small bowl
    • pumpkin cookie cutter (mine is 2.7 inch wide)

    Ingredients

    • 1 can large flaky biscuits
    • 1 cup confectioners powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoons milk
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • fall inspired sprinkles

    Instructions

    Air Fried Donuts

    • Place the biscuits on a non-stick surface like a silicone mat, wax paper, or cutting board.
    • Cut out a pumpkin on each of the biscuit rounds. Depending on the size of your cookie cutter, you may need to gently stretch out the biscuits to fit the pumpkin shape. You can make donut holes or donut twists with the excess biscuit dough (see notes).
    • Preheat the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F. Once preheated, spray the basket with non-stick spray. Place 4 pumpkins in the basket (or however many will fit in your basket so they are not touching) and spray the top of them with the non-stick spray as well.
    • Cook for 3 minutes, flip, spray the other side, and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove the donuts from the air fryer and allow them to cool. Repeat with the remaining pumpkins.

    Pumpkin Spice Icing

    • Place the powdered sugar in a mixing bowl along with the milk, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice and whisk until smooth.
    • Once the donuts have cooled, dip the top of each donut into the icing and immediately place sprinkles on top. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • You can make these donuts in the pumpkin shape or just as a circle. Either way, these donuts are delicious!
    • Dipping the top of the donuts in the icing at a 90º angle gets a nice coating all over the top. You may find that you want to dip the donut 2-3 times to get a thick layer of icing. Just make sure you put on the sprinkles right away so they dry in the icing.
    • Preheating the air fryer can make a difference. Preheating will help with even cooking and less wait time in the beginning. If you don’t preheat, the first batch will cook differently than the next, etc.
    • The non-stick spray makes all the difference when air frying! Make sure you spray the basket and biscuits before air frying so that nothing sticks to the basket and the outside of the donut gets nice and crispy.
    • Use tongs when flipping the donuts in the basket. The air fryer gets hot and tongs are the perfect tool to stay safe.
    • These Pumpkin Spice Donuts are best when enjoyed right away. However, if you do have leftovers you can place them in a sealed container in the fridge for an additional day.

     

    What to do with the excess dough

    If you choose to cut out pumpkin shapes, you will have some extra biscuit dough. But don't throw it away! You can make donut holes or, if your dough is in the right shape, make some donut twists in your air fryer as well.
    Twist the dough in long spirals and bake the same way the pumpkin donuts are baked. I decided to coat my twists with melted butter and coated them in a mixture of 4 tbs sugar, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Delicious!
    pumpkin spice air fried donut twists
    • Always read the instruction manual that came with your Air Fryer and follow all safety guidelines.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1star | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2.9g | Fat: 5.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 12.6g | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Tatiana says

      October 19, 2021 at 3:40 pm

      5 stars
      This is something new i just had to try in my new air fryer. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 19, 2021 at 6:02 pm

        I’m so glad you tried these! Donuts in the air fryer is something everyone needs in their life 😂

        Reply
    2. Linda says

      October 19, 2021 at 6:41 am

      5 stars
      These donuts are so good! Perfect for fall and best of all, they can be done in an air fryer

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 19, 2021 at 2:11 pm

        I'm so glad you liked them, Linda!

        Reply
    3. Sabrina says

      October 18, 2021 at 9:25 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, so yummy! I love these light little flavor bombs!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 18, 2021 at 10:33 pm

        I'm so glad you love them. Thanks for giving them a try!

        Reply
    4. Shilpa says

      October 18, 2021 at 9:23 pm

      5 stars
      These are super cute. What a lovely idea to shape them like a pumpkin

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 18, 2021 at 10:33 pm

        Thanks, Shilpa! I try to put those cute cookie cutters to use as much as I can😁

        Reply
    5. michele says

      October 18, 2021 at 8:25 pm

      5 stars
      Pumpkin and spice are my fave flavours!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 18, 2021 at 10:32 pm

        Me too! I'm one of those crazy people who can't wait for PSL season! LOL

        Reply
    6. Jeri Walker says

      October 18, 2021 at 6:14 pm

      5 stars
      These are super cute donuts! I love that it calls for biscuit dough; makes it really easy!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 18, 2021 at 7:41 pm

        These will be some of the easiest donuts you will ever make. Enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Tawnie Kroll says

      October 18, 2021 at 6:11 pm

      5 stars
      Made these with my nephew and was so fun to make (and so yummy too!) thank you!!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 18, 2021 at 7:41 pm

        Oh, how fun! I'm glad you guys enjoyed them.😊

        Reply
    8. Giangi Townsend says

      October 18, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and fun and wonderful idea to make with the little one. They sound amazing and will make them next weekend for a Halloween party, Thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 18, 2021 at 7:45 pm

        Thanks, Giangi. I know you will have so much fun making these for a party. Enjoy! 😁

        Reply
    9. Matt says

      October 18, 2021 at 5:08 pm

      5 stars
      Love that these are healthier than regular donuts and not fried in oil. They come out great in the air fryer!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 18, 2021 at 7:42 pm

        Air fryers are seriously the best. I'm glad you enjoyed them.

        Reply
    10. Jess says

      October 18, 2021 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea to do these as twists. So fun and yummy!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 18, 2021 at 7:42 pm

        The twists were just as good as the donuts. Thanks for checking out the recipe!

        Reply
    11. veenaazmanov says

      October 18, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a lovely idea. Looks very creative and perfect for a kids party.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 18, 2021 at 7:43 pm

        I can safely say kids will love these. My son asks for them all the time 🤣

        Reply
    12. Amanda Dixon says

      October 18, 2021 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      Love that you can make these donuts in the air fryer! Makes it really simple and they're so perfect for fall.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 18, 2021 at 7:43 pm

        Thanks, Amanda. Air fryers are such a game-changer in the kitchen. Enjoy!

        Reply
    13. Catherine says

      October 18, 2021 at 4:31 pm

      5 stars
      These were amazing!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 18, 2021 at 7:40 pm

        So glad to hear it, thanks for giving them a try!

        Reply
        • Katelyn Theofanis says

          October 21, 2022 at 6:26 pm

          Looks delicious! Excited to try these quick and easy donuts in the air fryer. And the clean up will be just as quick.

          Reply
          • Emily says

            October 23, 2022 at 11:32 am

            I know you will love them, enjoy!

            Reply
    14. Will says

      October 18, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      These are just perfect for this fall. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 18, 2021 at 7:40 pm

        You are so welcome, Will!

        Reply
    15. Michelle says

      October 18, 2021 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      Love how quickly these came together! The pumpkin spice really adds so much warmth and flavour!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 18, 2021 at 7:44 pm

        I agree! Pumpkin pie spice is like magic in a can. LOL! I'm glad you liked this recipe.

        Reply
    16. Amanda Scarlati says

      October 18, 2021 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      The perfect treat for Fall!

      Reply

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