Best 2 Air Fryer Yeast Donut Recipes
**Indulge in a Guilt-Free Treat: Air Fryer Yeast Donuts - A Healthier Take on a Classic Delight**
Satisfy your sweet cravings without compromising on health with these delectable Air Fryer Yeast Donuts. These donuts are not just a healthier alternative to traditional fried donuts, but also a culinary adventure that yields light, fluffy, and irresistibly delicious results. Embark on a delightful journey through three tempting variations: Classic Glazed Donuts, Chocolate Frosted Donuts, and Apple Cider Donuts, each offering a unique flavor experience that will tantalize your taste buds.
**1. Classic Glazed Donuts:** Immerse yourself in the timeless simplicity of these Classic Glazed Donuts. Perfectly golden brown and generously coated in a sweet and shiny glaze, they embody the essence of a classic donut. Their light and airy texture melts in your mouth, leaving you craving more.
**2. Chocolate Frosted Donuts:** For chocolate enthusiasts, these Chocolate Frosted Donuts are a dream come true. Topped with a rich and decadent chocolate frosting, they strike the perfect balance between sweetness and indulgence. The combination of fluffy donut and creamy frosting creates an irresistible treat that will satisfy even the most discerning chocolate lover.
**3. Apple Cider Donuts:** Embrace the warmth and coziness of fall with these Apple Cider Donuts. Infused with the flavors of apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg, they capture the essence of the season. Their tender crumb and delightful spices make them the perfect accompaniment to a crisp autumn day or a cozy evening by the fireplace.
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
PERFECT BREAD MACHINE-AIR FRYER DONUTS
Combine the best of your kitchen gadgets to make these amazing, soft and fluffy donuts!
Provided by adambradshaw
Categories Doughnuts
Time 3h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place milk, egg, almond extract, butter, flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and yeast in a bread machine in the order listed. Run Dough cycle. Remove dough from the machine after the cycle is done, about 90 minutes.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and punch it down. Roll out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into shapes.
- Transfer to floured parchment paper and cover with lightly greased plastic wrap. Allow to rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange donuts and holes in a single layer in the air fryer and spay with oil. Leave about 1/2 inch around each piece, as they will grow. Cook for 4 minutes. Repeat until all donuts and holes are cooked.
- While the first batch cooks in the air fryer, prepare the glaze: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and almond extract. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon of hot water at a time until the glaze is thin, but not watery.
- Dip hot donuts in the glaze, using a fork to flip and coat each side. Cool on a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet (they will drip and make a mess!) for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 105.1 mg, Sugar 12.8 g
Tips:
- Use active dry yeast that is not expired. Old yeast may not activate properly and result in dense or flat donuts.
- Activate the yeast in warm milk or water (110-115°F) with a pinch of sugar. This will help the yeast bloom and become active.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. This will help develop the gluten in the dough and give the donuts a chewy texture.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size. This will give the yeast time to ferment and produce carbon dioxide, which will create air pockets in the dough and make the donuts light and fluffy.
- When frying the donuts, maintain the oil temperature at 350°F. This will help the donuts cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
- After frying, drain the donuts on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- For a sweeter donut, roll the warm donuts in cinnamon sugar or glaze them with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
Conclusion:
Air fryer yeast donuts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and an air fryer, you can create light, fluffy, and flavorful donuts that are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. So next time you're craving a donut, skip the trip to the bakery and make your own air fryer yeast donuts instead!
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