Chinese Buffet Style Donuts
Bring the irresistible indulgence of Chinese buffet-style donuts to your kitchen with this quick and easy recipe! Using simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like canned biscuit dough and granulated sugar, these golden, sugar-coated delights are fried to perfection in just 10 minutes. With a crispy outer crust and a soft, fluffy interior, these donuts mimic the classic treats you’d find at your favorite buffet. No fancy equipment is needed—just a deep skillet, some hot oil, and a touch of patience to flip them to fried perfection. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack, these warm, sugary donuts are best served fresh and will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 biscuits) Refrigerated biscuit dough (instant biscuits)
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 cups Vegetable oil
Instructions
Pour vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pan or skillet, filling it about 2 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
Open the can of biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. Using your fingers or a small biscuit cutter, create a hole in the center of each biscuit to form a donut shape.
Carefully drop 2-3 donuts at a time into the hot oil. Avoid overcrowding the pan as this can lower the oil temperature.
Fry the donuts for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to flip the donuts halfway through cooking.
Once the donuts are golden and cooked through, remove them from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
While the donuts are still warm, roll them in granulated sugar, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Repeat the frying and coating process with the remaining biscuit dough.
Serve warm and enjoy the crispy, sugary goodness of Chinese buffet style donuts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8951 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 894.0 g | 1146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.0 g | 680% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 537.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3875 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 289.6 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 116.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 330 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
