AIR FRYER DONUTS
Air Fryer Donuts made from scratch with yeast dough taste like the real deal. Better than baked and less fat than deep-fried!
Provided by Julia Foerster
Categories Baking
Time 2h4m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, gently stir together lukewarm milk, 1 tsp of sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy (If nothing happens your milk was too hot or the yeast is too old, so start over).
- Add sugar, salt, egg, melted butter and 2 cups of flour to the milk mixture. Mix on low speed until combined, then with the mixer running add the remaining cup of flour slowly, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Increase speed to medium-low and knead for 5 minutes, until the dough is elastic and smooth.
- Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled. Dough is ready if you make a dent with your finger and the indention remains.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, punch it down and gently roll out to about 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out 10-12 donuts using a 3-inch round cutter and a 1-inch round cutter to remove center.
- Transfer donuts and donut holes to lightly floured parchment paper and cover loosely with greased plastic wrap. Let donuts rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes. Preheat Air Fryer to 350F.
- Spray Air Fryer basket with oil spray, carefully transfer donuts to Air Fryer basket in a single layer. Spray donuts with oil spray and cook at 350F until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Repeat with remaining donuts and holes.
- While the donuts are in the Air Fryer, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in hot water one tablespoon at a time until the icing is somewhat thin, but not watery. Set aside.
- Dip hot donuts and donut holes in the glaze using to forks to submerge them. Place on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet to allow excess glaze to drip off. Let sit until glaze hardens, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 113 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving
AIR-FRYER DOUGHNUTS
My sons and I love doughnuts, but in the Florida heat I rarely want to deep-fry them. I tried making this easy air-fryer doughnut recipe, and it turned out so well with no mess! -Christine Hair, Odessa, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Brunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 doughnuts + 8 doughnut holes.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 375°. Separate biscuits. Cut out centers using a 1-inch cutter; save centers. In batches, place doughnuts in a single layer in greased air fryer. Cook until golden brown and puffed, turning once, about 5 minutes. In batches, cook doughnut holes until golden brown, 3-4 minutes., Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, combine sugar and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter and vanilla. Brush doughnuts and doughnut holes with butter; toss in sugar mixture. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
AIR-FRYER DOUGHNUTS
Cook doughnuts without the need for too much oil. These have a slightly different texture, but are still fluffy and delicious. Top with glaze or sugar and cinnamon
Provided by Samuel Goldsmith
Categories Treat
Time 55m
Yield Makes 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the milk, melted butter, yeast, 1 tsp of the sugar and the vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixer. Leave for 8-10 mins for the yeast to activate.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining sugar, flour, ½ tsp salt and the cinnamon, if using. Mix the beaten egg into the milk mixture, then fold in the dry ingredients. Knead with a dough hook on a medium speed for 5-8 mins until the dough is smooth and elastic. You can also knead by hand for 10-12 mins, until smooth. It's a very sticky dough, so be patient with it.
- Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean tea towel and leave in a warm place for 1 hr 30 mins until the dough has doubled in size. Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to around 1.5cm thick. Cut out your doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or two cutters (1 x 7.5cm and 1 x 2.5cm for the middle). Put the doughnuts on a lined baking sheet, along with the doughnut centres, if you like, and cover with a clean tea towel. Leave to rise for 40 mins or overnight in the fridge (the doughnuts will hold their shape better if proved in the fridge).
- When ready to cook, place 2-3 doughnuts (and their centres, if keeping) in the air-fryer basket and cook at 180C for 5-6 mins, following manufacturer's instructions, until golden. (Bear in mind that some air fryers generate more intense heat, so keep checking to make sure the doughnuts don't burn.) Remove from the basket and leave to cool on a wire rack while you cook the remaining doughnuts. You can place a sheet of baking parchment at the bottom of your basket if you're worried about the doughnuts sticking and to prevent indents from the basket forming on the doughnuts.
- While the final batch is cooking, sift the icing sugar into a bowl and stir in the milk and vanilla extract. When the doughnuts have cooled, dip the top of each one in the glaze. Leave on the wire rack for the glaze to set. Best eaten on the day but will keep for up to 24 hours in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.37 milligram of sodium
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History of Donuts
Donuts are a popular dessert that was first introduced in the 19th century. It is believed that they were originally made in Dutch and German households, but they became popular when immigrants brought them to the United States.Air Fryer
An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that uses hot air to cook food. It is similar to a convection oven, but it is smaller and more efficient. The air fryer is ideal for cooking foods like chicken, vegetables, and even desserts like donut sticks.Why Use an Air Fryer?
The air fryer is a healthier alternative to deep-frying. Deep-frying requires a lot of oil, which can be unhealthy. However, the air fryer uses hot air to cook the food, eliminating the need for oil or fat. This makes the air fryer donut sticks recipe a healthier alternative to traditional donut sticks.How to Make Air Fryer Donut Sticks
To make air fryer donut sticks, you will need flour, sugar, milk, egg, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.Ingredients:
- 2 cups of flour
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 3/4 cup of milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 2 tsp of baking powder
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 350F.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and add the milk and vanilla extract to it.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Dust a work surface with flour and knead the dough for a few minutes.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle shape and cut into strips using a sharp knife.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the dough strips in a single layer.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes or until the donut sticks are golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.