Air Fryer Donuts

Name: Air Fryer Donuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Oil spray for coating; Powdered sugar or glaze for topping

Light and fluffy donuts made in your air fryer! No deep frying needed - these are healthier but just as delicious as traditional donuts.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 8

Difficulty: medium

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Instructions

Step 1: Mix dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt) in a large bowl.
Step 2: In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
Step 3: Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed (don't overmix).
Step 4: Turn dough onto floured surface and roll to 1/2 inch thickness.
Step 5: Cut out donut shapes using a donut cutter or two different sized round cutters.
Step 6: Spray air fryer basket with oil and place donuts in single layer.
Step 7: Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook for 6-8 minutes.
Step 8: Flip halfway through cooking.
Step 9: Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar or glazing.

Donut Variations

Cinnamon Sugar: Toss warm donuts in cinnamon-sugar mixture
Chocolate Glaze: Dip in melted chocolate and let set
Strawberry Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with strawberry puree

Pro Tips

Don't overmix: Keep dough tender
Even thickness: Ensures uniform cooking
Cool before glazing: Prevents glaze from melting

Storage

Best eaten fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days.

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