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Close-up of golden ring donuts frying in bubbling oil on a metal pan

About this photo

Fresh ring donuts cook in bubbling hot oil, developing a warm golden brown crust. This appetizing food shot is ideal for bakery menus, recipe posts and breakfast marketing content.

Prompt: “fresh ring donuts frying in bubbling oil, turning golden brown on one side, close-up” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed shot matching the brief with natural appetizing color, no visible artefacts, only minor softness on the cropped foreground donut.

Also searched as: frying donuts · close up food photography · bakery pastry · cooking oil

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this ring donuts frying in oil photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Ring Donuts Frying In Oil” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/ring-donuts-frying-in-oil-3ee9d747) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×1008 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “fresh ring donuts frying in bubbling oil, turning golden brown on one side, close-up” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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