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Air Fryer Donuts

Enjoy a homemade donut without the mess and calories. This air fryer donut recipe is quick, simple, and oh-so-delicious. Try it today!
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Prep Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 51 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 332 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

Prepare Yeast Mixture:

  • Gently warm the milk and water; ensure it's not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
    ¾ cup milk, ½ cup water
  • Whisk in the granulated sugar until dissolved.
    1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • Add the active yeast to the mixture, stirring until it's fully dissolved. Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy and activated.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons active yeast

Combine Dough Ingredients:

  • Place the flour in a stand mixer or a bowl.
  • Add the oil to the yeast mixture.
    2 tablespoons oil

Mix the Dough:

  • Gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour. Mix on low speed for 3-4 minutes using a stand mixer, or knead by hand for about 6 minutes until the dough comes together.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until the right consistency is achieved. If it's too dry, no additional moisture is needed.

First Rise:

  • Place the dough in a clean, covered bowl. Allow it to rise for one hour.

Shape and Second Rise:

  • Once the dough has risen, use a cup or a cookie cutter to cut out donut shapes. Create a hole in the center using your finger or a tool.
  • Place the cut-out donuts on a tray.
  • Cover the tray with a towel and let the donuts rise for an additional 30 minutes.

Air Frying:

  • Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (185°C).
  • Place the donuts in the air fryer in a single layer, making sure they do not touch each other. Cook for 5-6 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking. Avoid overfilling the air fryer.

Glazing:

  • Once the donuts are cooked and have a lovely golden color, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool slightly.
  • Add your chosen glaze or icing to the cooled donuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 21mgPotassium: 147mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 3mg
Keyword airfryer, donuts
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