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Effortless Air Fryer Doughnuts

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.
2
34 min
TOTAL TIME
283
CALORIES
$0.22
PER SERVING
Effortless Air Fryer Doughnuts
Ingredients
9 INGREDIENTS
12 SERVINGS
Unsalted Butter
1/4 cup unsalted butter
melted
Egg
1 large egg
Vanilla Frosting
1 cup vanilla frosting
Oil Spray
oil spray
Active Dry Yeast
2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
Granulated Sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
All-purpose Flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
Milk
1 cup milk
Directions
13 STEPS
30 min
PREP TIME
4 min
COOK TIME
34 min
TOTAL TIME
1
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.
2
To the yeast mixture, add the remaining sugar, salt, egg, melted unsalted butter, and 2 cups of all-purpose flour. Stir until combined.
3
Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of flour, stirring until the dough no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl.
4
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
5
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6
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.
7
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.
8
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C). Spray the air fryer basket with oil spray.
9
Carefully transfer the doughnuts to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure not to overcrowd the basket.
10
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.
11
Warm the store-bought vanilla frosting for 30-60 seconds in a microwave-safe bowl or in a small saucepan over low heat.
12
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.
13
Allow the doughnuts to rest for 10 minutes, or until the glaze hardens, before serving.
Health Info
Macros
44g
CARBS
9g
FAT
4g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
GLUTEN FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
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