Chinese Orange Donut Holes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 orange, zested
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 count) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
vegetable oil, for frying

Preparation

Place zest, sugar and cinnamon in a paper bag and shake to combine.
Place oil in a deep pan until it comes about halfway up the side of the pan. Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Slice biscuit dough in quarters and roll into balls to form 24 donut holes.
Working in batches, place donut holes in hot oil and fry until golden, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Transfer hot donuts to the paper bag and shake to coat with orange sugar. Serve immediately.