Description
Enjoy warm, fresh donuts straight from your air fryer! This recipe offers a delightful treat without the mess and danger of deep frying, perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for coating)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and warm water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together warm milk, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add the foamy yeast mixture to the milk mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Cut out donut shapes using a donut cutter or two different sized round cutters.
- Place donuts on parchment paper-lined baking sheets, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place donuts in the air fryer basket, working in batches. Do not overcrowd.
- Air fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- While donuts are cooking, melt 1/4 cup butter for brushing. In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon (if using).
- Once donuts are cooked, brush them with melted butter and immediately dip them into the sugar mixture.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure your yeast is active for the dough to rise properly.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches for even cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg