Air Fryer Peanut Butter Jelly Filled Biscuit Doughnuts
Pillsbury biscuits transform into golden, fluffy doughnuts filled with creamy peanut butter mixture and grape jelly. The air fryer creates a tender exterior while keeping the sweet filling perfectly gooey. Finished with cinnamon sugar coating, these handheld treats deliver nostalgic PB&J flavors in donut form. Perfect for weekend breakfast, kids' parties, or whenever you crave comfort food with minimal effort. The cream cheese addition makes the peanut butter filling extra smooth and rich.
Ingredients
- 2 packages Pillsbury Grand Homestyle Biscuits
- 1 cup grape jellystrawberry jam1:1
any flavor works well
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Remove biscuits from wrapping and place onto lightly floured wooden cutting board
- 2
Flatten each biscuit to about 1/4 inch thickness
- 3
Combine peanut butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and powdered sugar in small mixing bowl and whisk until smooth
- 4
Add spoonful of peanut butter mixture and spoonful of grape jelly into center of each biscuit round
- 5
Gather edges of biscuit over center of filling and pinch seams together to seal
- 6
Place into air fryer seam side down and cook for six minutes at 320 degrees F on air fryer setting
- 7
Melt butter and combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in separate bowl
- 8
Brush each biscuit with melted butter then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture
- 9
Serve warm and sprinkle chopped peanuts over top if desired
Tips
Seal biscuit edges tightly to prevent filling from leaking during cooking
Don't overfill biscuits or they'll be difficult to seal properly
Brush with butter while warm so cinnamon sugar adheres better
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature up to 2 days
Can fill and seal biscuits up to 2 hours ahead, refrigerate until cooking
Best served warm immediately after coating with cinnamon sugar
Common Mistakes
Don't overfill biscuits to avoid bursting during cooking
Ensure seams are well-sealed to prevent filling leakage
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I use regular oven instead of air fryer?
Yes, bake at 375F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown, though texture won't be quite as crispy outside.
What if I don't have cream cheese for filling?
Skip cream cheese and add extra tablespoon of peanut butter, though filling will be slightly less creamy.
How long will these keep fresh?
Best eaten day of making, but can store covered 2 days at room temperature and reheat briefly.