Air Fryer Donuts with Caramel Glaze and Bacon Sprinkles
TOTAL TIME35 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS4-6
About this RecipeSkip the hassle of frying donuts in hot grease and opt for this easy recipe—fluffy, air fried donuts dipped in a buttery caramel glaze topped with thick cut bacon sprinkles and powdered sugar. The perfect balance of smoky and sweet!
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Ingredients
Gather Ingredients from the list below 4 tbsps. White granulated sugar 3 tbsps. Unsalted Butter 3 tbsps. Cream 1 pinch Salt 1/2 tsp. Powdered sugar 1 can Biscuits
Gather Ingredients from the list below
4 strips Thick Cut Bacon
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment and lay out Smithfield bacon. Bake 8–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy. Drain grease and chop up the bacon.
2.
For the glaze, melt butter and granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth.
3.
Slowly add cream and salt. Bring to a boil for 1 minute, then stir in powdered sugar and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
4.
For the donuts, separate biscuits and cut out the centers using a small cutter. Save the holes.
5.
Lightly grease air fryer basket. Air fry half the donuts at 375°F for 3–4 minutes, flipping halfway.
6.
Repeat with remaining donuts and then the holes (2–3 minutes).
7.
Drizzle warm donuts with caramel glaze and top with chopped bacon.
8.
Serve fresh and enjoy!
