Air Fryer Donuts
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Air Fryer Donuts
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Learn how to make donuts in your air fryer with this simple and delicious recipe. Your family and friends will enjoy this tasty treat!
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon dry active yeast
- ⅛ cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 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
- To make these Air Fryer Donuts or any homemade donuts recipe, you will need tools to shape the donuts.
- I would suggest using biscuit cutters. You can find biscuit cutters in all sizes, but I have a set from 4-inch, 3-inch to 1-inch.
- I use the 4-inch for the main part of the donut, and then the 1-inch for the donut hole.
- You can also use a regular circular cookie cutter, or any cups or small bowls to get your desired shape.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
420kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
224mg
(9%)
Potassium
190mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
104IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
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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