Cinnamon Donut Bread (Air Fryer Recipe)
Intro
If you love the warm, sweet flavors of cinnamon donuts but don’t want to fry them, this air fryer cinnamon donut bread is perfect. It’s fluffy inside, buttery outside, and finished with a cinnamon-sugar coating. The air fryer makes it quicker than the oven, and it comes out golden, moist, and irresistible. Great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert with a cup of tea or coffee!
Prep: 10–12 minutes
Air Frying: 30–35 minutes
Cooling & Coating: 10 minutes
Total: ~50–55 minutes
Ingredients
For the Bread Batter:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
2 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup milk
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions (Air Fryer Method)
Prep the Pan (2 minutes)
Lightly grease a small loaf pan (that fits in your air fryer basket). Line with parchment for easy removal.
Mix Dry Ingredients (3 minutes)
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Cream Butter & Sugar (4 minutes)
In another large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
Combine Wet & Dry (5 minutes)
Mix in sour cream and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients gradually, alternating with milk, until just combined. (Do not overmix.)
Air Fry (30–35 minutes)
Pour batter into the greased loaf pan.
Place in the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
Cool & Coat (10 minutes)
Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove and cool slightly more.
Brush with melted butter and roll or sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
Serving Suggestions
Slice warm and enjoy with coffee or chai.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Wrap leftovers tightly — stays soft for 2–3 days.