Super Easy Air Fryer Doughnuts
Are you ready to indulge in a tasty treat? Air Fried Doughnuts are a delicious, healthier alternative to traditional deep fried doughnuts. With no added oil or fat, these crispy and sweet treats will satisfy all your cravings without compromising on taste! Perfect for breakfast, as a snack or dessert, Air Fried Doughnuts are an easy and guilt-free way to enjoy this classic dessert.
Tips To Make The Perfect Air Fried Doughnuts
- Allow The Dough To Proof - It’s best to let the dough rise before frying it, as this will ensure that your doughnuts come out light and fluffy. (the longer you wait for proofing the lighter the doughnut batter)
- Let Them Cool - Once you’re finished cooking your doughnuts in the air fryer, let them cool down before serving or adding any toppings/glazes for maximum flavor and texture perfection!
- Use A Rack - Using an airfryer safe cooking rack or silicone liner ensures a speedy cleanup, but also allows the air to circulate better giving you a better cook.
- Don't Be Afraid To Experiment - Try different toppings or add cinnamon to the recipe, get creative and discover your favourite air fryer doughnuts!
Tasty Topping Alternatives
If you don't fancy the simple yet wonderful glaze, give some of these toppings a go!
- Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture - A cinnamon-sugar mixture is a combination of ground cinnamon and sugar, thats super tasty!
- Chopped Nuts - Chopped nuts like pecans, walnuts or almonds can add a new layer of flavour to you air fried doughnuts and is healthier than some of the sugary options.
- Melted Chocolate - Give your doughnuts a chocolatey twist with some melted chocolate!
- Dried Fruits - Dried fruits such as cranberries, blueberries and apricots is another slightly healthier topping option.
Making delicious Air Fried Doughnuts is a snap! All you need is a few simple ingredients, an air-fryer, and a little bit of know-how. Let us warn you tho these doughnuts are super tasty and once you make your first batch you might not be able to stop!
- 150 ml Milk (Lukewarm)
- 30 g Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 35 g Unsalted Butter (Melted)
- 1 Egg
- 220 g All Purpose Flour
- 1.5 tsp Instant Yeast
- Oil Spray
- 275 g Powdered Sugar (Sifted)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 95 ml Milk (Lukewarm)
- Step 1
In a large bowl, combine lukewarm milk, yeast and one teaspoon of sugar. Make sure the milk is not too hot as it can kill the yeast. Stir the ingredients together until everything is evenly combined and let sit for about 10 minutes until you start to see bubbles forming on the surface – this indicates that the yeast has been activated.
- Step 2
In a separate bowl, combine sugar, salt, egg, melted butter and about half of the flour. Gradually add the milk mixture and the remaining flour while continuing to mix. Mix for around 5 minutes until everything is evenly combined and the dough is smooth in texture.
- Step 3
Cover your bowl and set it aside in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours to prove. Your dough is ready when it is around double the size.
- Step 4
On a lightly floured surface, roll out your dough until it is about 1/2 an inch thick. Use a 3 inch cutter to cut out doughnut rings and a 1 inch cutter to punch out the middle. Gently transfer the circles to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and make sure to leave space between them as they will expand!
Let Your doughnuts rest for 10 to 15 minutes or until the have doubled in size again.
- Step 5
Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for around 3 minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket or rack with oil then carefully add the doughnuts to the air fryer and lightly spritz with oil again. Cook for 4-5 minutes until a beautiful golden brown color is achieved.
- Step 6
Give your doughnuts a deliciously dreamy finish with this super easy glaze! Begin by adding lukewarm milk to the powdered sugar and mix until evenly combined. Then add your splash of vanilla extract and mix for around one minute. Now you've got the perfect topping for your air fryer-cooked doughnuts!
- Finish your air fried doughnuts perfectly with this easy glazing technique!
Start by preparing a wire rack with parchment paper beneath it. Submerge the doughnut in the glaze and then place it on the rack. Allow the glaze to set for around 10 minutes and enjoy!
We hope you enjoy making this recipe and give your doughnuts a delicious finish with the perfect glaze! With a few simple steps you can easily create a delicious treat for any occasion. Enjoy!
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