air fryer donut recipes
Enjoy delicious, fluffy donuts made easily in an air fryer! These baked donuts are a healthier alternative and come out perfectly soft and airy, making them a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert.
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 piping bag or plastic bag
- 1 silicone donut mold (optional)
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze (optional)
- 2 tablespoons milk for glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- If using a silicone donut mold, lightly grease it. Alternatively, you can use a piping bag to shape the donuts directly in the air fryer basket.
- Fill each mold or pipe the batter into donut shapes in the air fryer basket, making sure to leave space for them to rise.
- Cook the donuts in the air fryer for about 8 minutes or until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Once done, remove the donuts and let them cool on a cooling rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk in a small bowl until smooth. Dip the cooled donuts in the glaze if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add toppings like sprinkles, chocolate, or cinnamon sugar to the glazed donuts for added flavor.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Experiment with different flavors by adding cocoa powder or spices.