Air Fryer Maple Bar Donuts
Description
Air Fryer Maple Bar Donuts made from refrigerated biscuits and a rich maple glaze. These bakery-style long johns are fluffy inside, lightly crisp outside, and ready in about 15 minutes — no deep fryer and no dough-making required.
Ingredients
- 1 package Grand's refrigerated biscuits, not flaky-layers
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
- 3 tablespoons milk, plus more as needed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Separate the biscuits and press each one into a rectangle about 4 inches long by 2 inches wide for that classic maple bar shape.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3–5 minutes and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Place the bars in a single layer with space between each one, cooking in batches if needed. Air fry for 5–6 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the bars cook, whisk the powdered sugar, maple syrup, maple extract, milk, and salt into a smooth glaze that is thick but still pourable.
- Let the bars cool for 2 minutes, then dip the tops into the glaze or spoon it over. Set the glaze for about 5 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Use standard biscuits, not the flaky-layers style — the layers separate and the top lifts off when you glaze them.
- Cool the bars for a couple of minutes before glazing. Glaze on a hot bar melts and slides right off.
- Real maple syrup plus maple extract gives the truest bakery flavor; syrup alone tastes flat.
- To make ring donuts instead of bars, cut the center out of each biscuit before air frying.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 583mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg