These easy vegan donut holes come together with just four simple ingredients, starting with a package of refigerated biscuit dough. Simply fried to golden perfection and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar, they’re a quick and comforting treat that tastes homemade with almost no effort.
1PkgGrands Southern Homestyle Original BiscuitsThese biscuits aren’t officially labeled vegan but they are generally considered “accidentally vegan.” Use your own judgement to decide if they’re right for you.
Open the package and separate the biscuits. Each biscuit makes about 4 to 5 donut holes. Gently pull off small pieces of dough and lightly shape them into rough balls. Avoid rolling them, as this compresses the dough and can make the donut holes dense once fried.
In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon until fully mixed, then set aside. You’ll have some cinnamon sugar left over, but this amount makes it easier to coat the donut holes evenly. You can reduce the quantities if you prefer.
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Oil won’t bubble like water. Aim for 350°F, or test by dipping the edge of one donut hole in — if bubbles form, it’s ready. Gently drop a few donut holes into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd.
Cook about 30 seconds per side, turning when golden brown. Adjust heat as needed — go by color rather than time. When golden brown, remove donut holes and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
While still hot, place the donut holes into the cinnamon sugar bowl. Gently toss or spoon the mixture over them until fully coated, then transfer to a separate plate. Coating them while warm helps the sugar stick evenly.
Repeat the frying and coating process until all the dough is used. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, or let cool and store in an airtight container.