Hacked Croissant Donuts

Made with store-bought puff pastry, these have all the glitz and glamour of a flaky, crunchy, decadent croissant donut without any of the hassle!

Instructions

1. 1

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Lay a puff pastry sheet flat on a lightly floured surface. Use a pastry brush to cover the sheet completely with the beaten egg. Fold the sheet into thirds along the creases, like a letter, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining 3 sheets of puff pastry. Refrigerate until stiff and completely chilled, about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.

4. 4

   Remove the puff pastry from the refrigerator and use a 3-inch round cutter to cut out 12 rounds, 3 per sheet. Use a 1-inch round cutter to cut out the center of each pastry round. Remove and discard the scraps, or air fry for chef’s snacks.

5. 5

   Working in batches, place the donuts in the air fryer, spacing 1 inch apart, and cook until the donuts have puffed completely and are golden brown all over, about 15 minutes. Transfer to the wire rack.

6. 6

   Make the icing: In a medium bowl, stir together the frosting and milk until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a small piping bag and cut a hole in the tip. Pipe the icing on the top of the donuts.

7. 7

   Enjoy!

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