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Easy Chinese Donuts Recipe

Easy Chinese Donuts Recipe

This quick and easy recipe for Chinese donuts uses basic ingredients and delivers delicious homemade donuts quickly.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (16-ounce can)
  • 3 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • In a shallow bowl, mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 °F (175 °C).
  • Separate biscuits and cut each one into quarters.
  • Fry biscuit pieces in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • While still warm, roll the donuts in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Chinese donuts!

Notes

For a different flavor profile, try adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.