Air Fryer Doughnuts

Name: Air Fryer Doughnuts
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2/3 cup warm milk, 100 F to 110 F; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast, or instant yeast; 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, more to brush on the doughnuts; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 8 ounces (2 cups) confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 to 3 tablespoons hot water, more as needed; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon maple flavor, or to taste, optional; 1 teaspoon sprinkles, optional

Golden, fluffy yeast doughnuts prepared quickly in an air fryer offer a delicious glazed treat with minimal added fat.

⭐ 3.9 (79 reviews) Prep: 30 minCook: 10 minTotal: 140 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Dessert Breakfast Brunch

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Combine milk, sugar, and yeast, then let the mixture stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
Whisk in half of the flour, an egg, 3 tablespoons melted butter, salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well blended.
Stir in the remaining flour with a spoon to create a soft dough, then let it rest for 5 minutes.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 7 to 8 minutes, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticking.
Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, turning to coat, then cover and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
Punch down the dough, roll it to a 1/4 to 3/8 inch thickness, and cut out rounds and holes; reroll any scraps.
Place the cutout doughnuts on lightly floured parchment paper, cover, and let them rise for about 30 minutes until doubled.
Preheat the air fryer to 350 F for 3 minutes, ensuring the basket is brushed with vegetable oil.
Cook 2 to 4 doughnuts and holes at a time for 4 minutes, brushing them with melted butter or oil before cooking; remove and repeat with the rest.
For the glaze, sift confectioners' sugar into a bowl, then mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons hot water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla, adjusting water as needed for a thin consistency; add maple flavoring if desired.
Dip the tops of the cooked doughnuts into the glaze and place them on a rack to set.
Optionally, double dip the doughnuts for a thicker glaze or add sprinkles while the glaze is still wet.