Easy Air Fryer Donuts Recipe

Our delicious and easy Air Fryer Donuts Recipe is perfect for busy bakers who want tasty treats with little effort.

Forget about oil-filled stovetops or the deep fryer – this simple recipe uses an air fryer to achieve that classic pastry flavor without all the mess or hassle. Plus, there’s no need to compromise on flavor when these air fryer doughnuts can be made in minutes!

The end result of this easy-to-follow recipe for delicious air fryer donuts is fluffy donuts that taste just like they’re from your favorite donut shop.

Have fun experimenting with different flavors and toppings such as powdered sugar or chocolate sauce so no two batches of homemade donuts are ever quite alike.

This air fryer donut recipe is the perfect sweet breakfast treat or dessert to enjoy with a cup of coffee.

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• All Purpose Flour – 2 ¼ cups
• Sugar 4 tbsp
• Salt ⅓ tsp
• Egg-1
• Milk ⅓ cup
• Nutmeg – a pinch
• butter – 2 ½ tbsp
• yeast 1 pack (¼ oz)
• Powdered sugar – 3 cups
• Butter – 6 tbsp
• Milk 4 tbsp
• Vanilla Extract ½ tsp

Add dry ingredients to a large bowl: all of the flour, sugar, 1/3 tsp salt and pinch of nutmeg. Mix well.

Add egg, butter, milk and yeast. Mix with a wooden spoon.

Knead the dough.

Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour so that it rises.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness and use a donut cutter or a biscuit cutter to create the classic donut shape

Place dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet and let rest in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before frying them in the air fryer.

Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees f.

Once the air fryer is preheated, place the donuts in the air fryer tray in a single layer, making sure they are not touching each other.

Air fry donuts for 4-5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm with your favorite topping(s).

Prepare the vanilla glaze by mixing all of the ingredients in a small bowl.

Dip the warm donuts in the glaze and then finish cooling on a cooling rack.

The donuts should be golden brown and firm to the touch. If they are not yet done, continue cooking them in one to two-minute increments until they are fully cooked. It’s important to note that cooking times may vary depending on the size and thickness of your donuts, as well as the type and model of your air fryer. So, it’s always a good idea to keep an eye on them and check them periodically to ensure they are cooked to perfection.

Allow the donuts to cool completely before storing them.

Use the scraps and middle of the donuts to make donut holes. Roll into balls with your hands. Give each one a light coating of either flour before placing them into the air fryer basket. Be sure not to overcrowd them – it’s best if there is at least some space between each hole for airflow while cooking! Set the temperature to 350°F cook for approximately 4 minutes until golden brown on both sides. After removing from heat let cool slightly before enjoying with icing sugar on top.

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