Savor the delight of homemade doughnuts without the mess of deep-frying. These Effortless Air Fryer Doughnuts are made from scratch with a simple yeast dough and glazed with a smooth store-bought vanilla frosting, resulting in a deliciously fluffy and golden treat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
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To the yeast mixture, add the remaining sugar, salt, egg, melted unsalted butter, and 2 cups of all-purpose flour. Stir until combined.
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Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of flour, stirring until the dough no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl.
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Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Use 3-inch and 1-inch round cutters to cut out 12 doughnuts and their holes.
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Place the doughnuts and their holes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely with greased plastic wrap, and let rise for 30 minutes, or until doubled.
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Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C). Spray the air fryer basket with oil spray.
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Carefully transfer the doughnuts to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure not to overcrowd the basket.
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Spray the doughnuts with oil spray and cook at 350°F (180°C) for 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining doughnuts and holes.
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Warm the store-bought vanilla frosting for 30-60 seconds in a microwave-safe bowl or in a small saucepan over low heat.
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Dip the hot doughnuts and holes into the frosting, using a fork to submerge them completely. Place them on a wire rack to allow any excess glaze to drip off.
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Allow the doughnuts to rest for 10 minutes, or until the glaze hardens, before serving.
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