AIR-FRYER TAHITIAN BREAKFAST TREATS

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In Tahiti, you'll often be served firi firi for breakfast. They are this delicious, light and airy breakfast breads that are similar to a donut. Instead of deep-frying them, they come out just as delicious in my air fryer. -Sue Falk, Sterling Heights, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm coconut milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
SPICED SUGAR:
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 vanilla bean
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

Add yeast to warm water and stir to dissolve; allow to sit until yeast has bubbled, 5-7 minutes. Add yeast mixture to warm coconut milk. In a large bowl, combine coconut, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 1 cup flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough (dough will be sticky). Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 8 portions. Roll each into a 12-in. rope. Curl ends in opposite directions to form a figure 8. Tuck each end under where it meets center of roll and pinch lightly to seal. Place 2 in. apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 30 minutes., Preheat air fryer to 325°. In batches, arrange in a single layer in greased air fryer. Cook until light brown, 7-10 minutes. Meanwhile, place sugar, cinnamon and ginger in a shallow bowl. Split vanilla bean lengthwise. Using the tip of a sharp knife, scrape seeds from the center; stir into sugar mixture. Brush warm pastries with melted butter; roll in sugar mixture to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.