Air Fryer Donuts
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Air Fryer Donuts
Description
This Air Fryer Donuts recipe requires proofing active dry yeast in warm water with sugar to activate it before mixing with warm milk, sugar, salt, egg, and shortening. Flour is incorporated gradually using a stand mixer with a dough hook until a smooth, non-sticky dough forms. The dough is left to rise until doubled in size, indicated by the dough not bouncing back when pressed.
After rising, the dough is rolled to about half an inch thick and cut into donut shapes with cutters. The shaped dough rounds are allowed to rise again under a towel. Cooking in the air fryer at 350°F reduces the amount of oil needed compared to traditional frying while still producing golden, crisp exteriors and soft interiors.
The donuts are finished with a cocoa powder chocolate glaze made from powdered sugar and milk and may be coated with cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, or sprinkles for added flavor and appearance. The use of biscuit or cookie cutters helps form consistent donut sizes including the hole.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon dry active yeast
- ⅛ cup water warm
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¾ cup milk warm
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 3 Tablespoons shortening
- 3 cups flour
- cooking spray
For Chocolate Glaze
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons milk
Optional Toppings
- cinnamon sugar
- powdered sugar
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Start by proofing the yeast. Add warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to a small bowl. Let it sit on the counter until the yeast is super bubbly and the mixture has doubled in size.
- Mix together milk, sugar, salt, egg, and shortening. Add yeast to the mixture. In a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, add flour in one cup at a time while mixing. Mix until the dough no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl and is smooth to the touch.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow to rise until it has about doubled in size, about one hour. You'll know it is ready if you poke the dough and it doesn't bounce back.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface until about ½ inch thick. Cut out the donut shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a thin kitchen towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 350 degrees. Generously spray a cooking spray like Pam or coconut oil spray in the basket. Carefully place donut dough in the Air Fryer basket. Only put as many donuts in as will fit without touching each other. Spray the tops of the donuts with cooking spray. Air fry for 5 minutes.
- To make the chocolate icing, combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk in a bowl wide enough to fit the top of a donut. Mix with a fork until a smooth glaze forms.
- Take the donuts out of the Air Fryer and place them on a wire rack with a parchment paper-lined baking sheet underneath. When cool enough to touch, dip the top of the donuts in the chocolate glaze. Place back on the wire rack and top with sprinkles. Donuts are best served immediately.
For Donut Holes
- Place all the donut holes in the air fryer basket and air fry for 3 minutes. *Optional* Toss in melted butter and cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- Use biscuit cutters measuring approximately 4 inches for donut shapes and 1 inch for holes to get uniform donuts.
- The dough is ready to shape when it has risen until it does not spring back when poked.
- Air frying at 350°F yields golden donuts with less oil than traditional frying methods.
- The chocolate glaze combines cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk for a smooth coating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 224mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 104IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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