Air Fryer Cinnamon Toast Crunch Glazed Donuts
Soft baked donuts infused with crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and topped with a sweet maple glaze and more cereal pieces. The buttermilk creates tender crumb while the cereal adds nostalgic crunch and cinnamon sugar flavor throughout. Perfect for weekend breakfast treats or kids' parties. The air fryer method produces evenly baked donuts without deep frying, making cleanup easier while achieving that signature bouncy texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal, crushed
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 ⅝ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ stick butter, salted, melted
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Canola oil
- ½ tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal
Instructions
- 1
Combine crushed cereal and buttermilk in large bowl, stir slightly and set aside
- 2
Mix flour, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder in medium bowl
- 3
Whisk egg and add to cereal mixture along with oil, maple syrup, vanilla, yogurt, brown sugar and melted butter, stir until mixed
- 4
Add flour mixture to buttermilk mixture gradually, stirring until combined
- 5
Spray donut pan with cooking spray and fill cavities three-quarters full
- 6
Place donut pan in air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes until tops are bouncy
- 7
Remove donuts and cool for 20-25 minutes until fully cooled
- 8
Mix powdered sugar, milk, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon for glaze until smooth
- 9
Remove donuts from pan and dip tops in glaze
- 10
Crush remaining cereal leaving some pieces whole
- 11
Place whole cereal pieces diagonally on each donut and sprinkle with crushed cereal
Tips
Use a piping bag or zip-top bag with corner cut off to easily fill donut cavities without mess
Let donuts cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off
Crush cereal in a sealed bag with rolling pin to control texture and avoid flying pieces
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days
Donuts can be made 1 day ahead, glaze before serving
Serve at room temperature within 4 hours of glazing for best texture
Common Mistakes
Fill cavities only 3/4 full to avoid overflow
Cool completely before glazing to prevent melting
Don't overmix batter to avoid tough donuts
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make these without a donut pan?
No, a donut pan is essential for the shape. You could make muffins instead but they won't be donuts.
What if I don't have an air fryer?
Bake in regular oven at 350F for 12-15 minutes until tops spring back when lightly touched.
How long do these keep fresh?
Best eaten within 24 hours but will keep covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.