Easy Air Fryer Donuts Recipe: A Healthier Sweet Treat

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup(118 ml) milkAmount1/2 cupIngredient(118 ml) milk, warm, warm
• 1 tsp(3 g) active dry yeastAmount1 tspIngredient(3 g) active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp(24 g) sugarAmount2 tbspIngredient(24 g) sugar
• 1/4 tsp(1.5 g) saltAmount1/4 tspIngredient(1.5 g) salt
• 1eggAmount1Ingredientegg
• 2 tbsp(28 g) butterAmount3 tbspIngredient(42 g) butter, melted
• 1 3/4(224 g) flourAmount1 3/4Ingredient(224 g) flour
• 3 tbsp(42 g) butterAmount3 tbspIngredient(42 g) butter
• 1 cup(130 g) powdered sugarAmount1 cupIngredient(130 g) powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp(2.5 ml) vanilla extractAmount1/2 tspIngredient(2.5 ml) vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp(30 ml) hot waterAmount2 tbspIngredient(30 ml) hot water

Instructions

1. 1

   In a stand mixer, add the milk, sugar, and yeast, letting sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add the salt, egg, melted butterAmount3 tbspIngredient(42 g) butter, and flour, mixing on low speed until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl, adding more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed. Increase the speed to medium and knead for 5 minutes, until the dough is elastic and smooth.

2. 2

   In a large greased bowl, add the dough, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place, until doubled in size.

3. 3

   On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about ½-inch thick. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut out 4 donuts and a 1-inch round cutter to remove the center. Place the donuts and holes on a lightly floured baking sheet, spray lightly with oil, and let rise for 45 minutes in a warm place, until doubled in size.

4. 4

   Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray the air fryer with oil, add the donuts, and spray with oil, cook for 3-5 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining donuts.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the powdered sugarAmount1 cupIngredient(130 g) powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the hot water, one tablespoon at a time, until the icing is thin, but not watery, adding more if necessary.

6. 6

   Dip the hot donuts and holes into the glaze to submerge them. Place on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet for the excess glaze to drip off. Let sit until the glaze hardens, about 10 minutes.