Indulge in the delectable world of doughnuts, now made healthier and more accessible with air frying. These air fryer doughnuts are a game-changer, offering a guilt-free indulgence that doesn't compromise on taste. With a variety of recipes to choose from, including classic glazed, indulgent chocolate, and tempting cinnamon sugar, there's a flavor for every craving. These doughnuts are not only healthier, but also incredibly easy to make, requiring minimal ingredients and just a fraction of the time compared to traditional frying methods. Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth without the added calories and grease, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you amazed at the wonders of air frying.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
AIR FRYER DONUTS
Skip the hot oil and make these healthier donuts. Glaze them with sprinkles, or brush with melted butter and toss with cinnamon sugar!
Categories American birthday party brunch children dessert nut-free vegetarian
Time 2h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Grease a large bowl with cooking spray. In a small, microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup, add milk. Microwave until lukewarm, 40 seconds. Add a teaspoon of sugar and stir to dissolve, then sprinkle over yeast and let sit until frothy, about 8 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together remaining ¼ cup sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla. Pour in yeast mixture, mix to combine, then add in dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead until elastic and only slightly tacky, adding more flour a teaspoon at a time if needed, about 5 minutes. Form into a ball then place dough in oiled bowl and cover with a clean dish towel. Let dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray. Punch down dough, then turn onto a lightly floured work surface and roll out into a ½" thick rectangle.
- Using a doughnut cutter or 3" and 1" biscuit cutters, punch out your doughnuts. Knead any scraps together and punch out more doughnuts or holes. Place doughnuts and holes onto baking sheets, cover with dish towel, and let rise again, 40 minutes to 1 hour more.
- Grease basket of air fryer with cooking spray and add 2 doughnuts and 2 doughnut holes at a time, making sure doughnuts don't touch. Cook at 375° for 6 minutes, until deeply golden. Place on cooling rack and repeat with remaining dough.
- Dip doughnuts in glaze (see below) or follow instructions for cinnamon sugar. Return to cooling rack and let set for 5 minutes before serving.
- In a medium bowl whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a medium bowl whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk.
- In a large shallow bowl, whisk together cinnamon and sugar. Brush doughnuts with melted butter and toss in cinnamon sugar.
AIR FRYER DOUGHNUTS RECIPE BY TASTY
Turn store-bought biscuit dough into warm delicious doughnuts in just 5 minutes! Then dip them in a classic vanilla glaze, roll them in cinnamon sugar, or top them off with a chocolate glaze and rainbow sprinkles. This easy take on a breakfast favorite can fool any foodie.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C).
- Separate the biscuits. Use the bottom of a large piping tip to punch out circles in the center of each biscuit, creating doughnuts and doughnut holes.
- Grease the air fryer basket with nonstick spray.
- Working in batches of 3-4 at a time, "fry" the doughnuts and doughnut holes for 5 minutes, until golden brown.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Make the cinnamon sugar: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon until combined.
- Make the chocolate glaze: In another small bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth.
- Dip the doughnuts and doughnut holes in the glaze, cinnamon sugar, or chocolate glaze. Top with sprinkles, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 21 grams
AIR-FRYER DOUGHNUTS
Cook doughnuts without the need for too much oil. These have a slightly different texture, but are still fluffy and delicious. Top with glaze or sugar and cinnamon
Provided by Samuel Goldsmith
Categories Treat
Time 55m
Yield Makes 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the milk, melted butter, yeast, 1 tsp of the sugar and the vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixer. Leave for 8-10 mins for the yeast to activate.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining sugar, flour, ½ tsp salt and the cinnamon, if using. Mix the beaten egg into the milk mixture, then fold in the dry ingredients. Knead with a dough hook on a medium speed for 5-8 mins until the dough is smooth and elastic. You can also knead by hand for 10-12 mins, until smooth. It's a very sticky dough, so be patient with it.
- Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean tea towel and leave in a warm place for 1 hr 30 mins until the dough has doubled in size. Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to around 1.5cm thick. Cut out your doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or two cutters (1 x 7.5cm and 1 x 2.5cm for the middle). Put the doughnuts on a lined baking sheet, along with the doughnut centres, if you like, and cover with a clean tea towel. Leave to rise for 40 mins or overnight in the fridge (the doughnuts will hold their shape better if proved in the fridge).
- When ready to cook, place 2-3 doughnuts (and their centres, if keeping) in the air-fryer basket and cook at 180C for 5-6 mins, following manufacturer's instructions, until golden. (Bear in mind that some air fryers generate more intense heat, so keep checking to make sure the doughnuts don't burn.) Remove from the basket and leave to cool on a wire rack while you cook the remaining doughnuts. You can place a sheet of baking parchment at the bottom of your basket if you're worried about the doughnuts sticking and to prevent indents from the basket forming on the doughnuts.
- While the final batch is cooking, sift the icing sugar into a bowl and stir in the milk and vanilla extract. When the doughnuts have cooled, dip the top of each one in the glaze. Leave on the wire rack for the glaze to set. Best eaten on the day but will keep for up to 24 hours in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.37 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use a silicone donut mold. This will help the donuts to cook evenly and prevent them from sticking.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Leave some space between the donuts so that they can cook evenly.
- Cook the donuts for the recommended time. Overcooking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the donuts cool before glazing them. This will help the glaze to set properly.
- Get creative with your toppings. You can use sprinkles, chocolate chips, nuts, or anything else you like.
Conclusion:
Air fryer donuts are a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet cravings. They're also a healthier alternative to traditional donuts, as they're baked instead of fried. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you love. So next time you're in the mood for a donut, give this air fryer recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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