Air fryer Donuts

Air fryer Donuts

Donuts are one of our favourite desserts--but making them at home can be quite the process (hello, hot oil!). With an air fryer, you can bypass the hot oil and make a healthier version. If you've ever had a baked doughnut, be prepared. These are SO much better.

Author

Recipe Content Team

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

3 hours

Servings

6

Category

Breakfast

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp dry yeast
• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 4 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp milk

Directions

1. Microwave 1/2 cup of milk for 40 seconds
2. Mix warm milk with 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar and yeast.
3. Set the mixture aside until frothy, about 8 minutes
4. Mix flour and salt
5. Mix melted butter, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, egg and vanilla.
6. Add in the yeast mixture and combine well.
7. Add half of the flour mixture and mix well
8. Then add the remaining and mix well
9. Flour the surface
10. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes
11. Transfer the dough in an oiled bowl
12. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size
13. Flour the surface again
14. Roll out the dough into a 1/2-inch thick round
15. Cut out the donut shape
16. Let them rise for 30 minutes
17. Preheat at 375°F for 3 minutes
18. Spray with cooking spray
19. Air fry at 375°F for 6 minutes
20. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the vanilla glaze.
21. Mix powdered sugar, cocoa powder and milk to make the chocolate glaze.
22. Dip in the glazes
23. Add sprinkles
24. Enjoy!