Air Fryer Donuts

Indulge in the addicting fluffiness of these AIR FRYER DONUTS without deep frying but just as good as the classic ones. A hassle-free and healthier way of making your favorite treat without all the kitchen mess. Now you can enjoy guilt-free comfort food without worrying about the extra calories.

Course Breakfast, Snacks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Rise Time 1 20

Total Time 1 50

Servings

Calories 2942kcal

Author Imma

Equipment

Instant Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lukewarm water
2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast, or instant yeast
½ cup milk, lukewarm (about 100/38℃)
¼ cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 egg yolk
3 ounces unsalted butter, melted
2-3 cups all-purpose flour

Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

In a stand mixer, combine lukewarm water and yeast. Let it sit until dissolve and froth for about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe medium bowl, heat milk for about 2 minutes. Remove and let it cool to about 105℉/40℃.
Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, butter, and 1 cup of flour to the bowl of yeast mixture.
Mix for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add the remaining cup of flour and continue mixing dough. Add more flour if needed. Scrape down the sides as you mix.
Place dough in a large, greased bowl. Cover loosely with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 to 2 hours or until doubled.
Roll dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into donuts using a donut cutter or cookie-cutter about one 1-inch and one 3 or 4-inch. Let them stand for about 20 minutes.
Spray the air fryer basket with a cooking oil spray and add donuts- about 2-3 donuts at a time, leaving enough space between each other.
Air fry donuts at 375℉/190℃ for 6 minutes, until deeply golden and the donuts are fully cooked.
Place on a rack to cool and repeat with remaining dough until used up.
Dip donuts in the glaze and let them drip on a rack, top with sprinkles.

Notes

If you want lighter, fluffier donuts, make sure the milk is around 105℉/℃ before adding it to the mix.
You can use this amazing recipe to make filled donuts. Leave the donut whole (don't make a hole) and increase the fryer time by a minute or three. You can time the first batch to get an idea of how much longer it will take. Then cut a small split in the side and stuff it with your favorite filling and glaze it.
The glaze recipe may be overkill, but it's better to have too much than too little. And you can serve the extra glaze with the donuts.
Icing challenges: The icing ran off the donut—Breathe. If the donut was still hot, let it cool and the glaze dry, then double-dip. Double-dipping the donuts make them extra yummy! If the glaze is too runny, add enough powdered sugar to thicken it up.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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