How Long Do Donuts Stay Fresh?

Plain, powdered, glazed, and topped donuts stay fresh 1-2 days stored at room temperature in an airtight container.
Store yeast-based donuts in airtight bags.
Filled donuts should be refrigerated; others do fine at room temperature.
Dunkin’ Donuts last 1 week refrigerated.
Reheat stale donuts in the microwave at 15-second intervals.

Cream-filled donuts require refrigeration, lasting 3-5 days.
Freezing donuts is best for long-term storage, lasting up to 2 weeks in a regular freezer and up to 8 weeks in a deep freezer.
But, the texture and toppings/fillings can slightly change after freezing.

Store the donuts in a cool, dry area.
Store in an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to extend freshness.
You can freeze the donuts and reheat in the microwave to maintain freshness.
To freshen up donuts, place them in the microwave for 5 seconds.

Freshly baked donuts (not cream-filled) will last for about 1 to 2 days at room temperature.
Cream-filled donuts should be stored in the refrigerator.
Keep donuts covered and let them breathe if stored on the counter.
No matter how donuts were stored, they benefit from being reheated for that warm, fresh taste.
Store them in a paper bag or airtight container in a cool dry place for 1-3 days.
Preheat the air fryer between 350-400°F and reheat donuts for 3-4 minutes to restore crispiness.
To freeze, wrap donuts tightly with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap, or place in a heavy-duty freezer bag.