Line a tray with parchment paper or set out a wire rack—this is where your finished donuts will hang out.

In a shallow bowl, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon and set it aside. This is your donut magic dust.

Add the apple cider to a small saucepan and simmer it over medium-high heat for a few minutes until it reduces slightly. This amps up the flavor—don’t skip it. Set aside once done.

Pop open your biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. Use the cap from a water bottle (or anything small and round) to punch out the centers and make the classic donut shape.

Line your air fryer basket with a parchment round or give it a quick spray with oil.

Work in batches—add four donuts at a time to the air fryer in a single layer, making sure they’re not touching (they need space to puff up and brown evenly). If they’re too snug, take one out.

Air fry at 350°F for 3 minutes, then flip them over and give them another 3 minutes.

Transfer your hot donuts to the tray or wire rack and repeat with the remaining dough.

While they’re still warm, brush both sides of each donut with your reduced apple cider, then toss them straight into the cinnamon sugar mix. Coat every nook and cranny—this is what gives them that cozy cider donut finish.

Serve and enjoy while they’re still warm and irresistible.