Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bites
Pillowy fried biscuit dough tossed in cinnamon sugar—crispy outside, soft inside, ready in under 15 minutes. Serve with fresh grapefruit for a bright, breakfast-perfect pairing.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1.5 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- 1
Separate biscuit dough into 8 pieces, then roll each into a ball between your palms.
- 2
Heat 0.5 inch oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Fry dough balls in batches until puffed and golden brown, 60–90 seconds per side.
- 4
Drain on a paper towel, then toss hot bites in melted butter until coated.
- 5
Mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl, then roll warm buttered bites in the mixture.
- 6
Serve donut bites warm alongside a grapefruit half.
Tools you’ll need
- deep skillet (10-inch minimum)
- paper towels
- small bowl
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
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