Air fryer homemade donuts

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Rising Time: 1 hour
Cooking Time: 8-10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts

Ingredients:

For the Donuts:

• 1 cup whole milk, warmed
• 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

For the Glaze:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Coating:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For Frying:

• Cooking spray

Instructions:

1. Activate the Yeast:

• In a small bowl, combine warmed milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

2. Prepare the Dough:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and ground cinnamon. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture, egg, and softened butter.
• Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

3. First Rise:

• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

4. Shape the Donuts:

• Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a donut cutter or two differently sized round cookie cutters to cut out donuts.

5. Second Rise:

• Place the cut-out donuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover them with a damp cloth and let them rise for an additional 15-20 minutes.

6. Preheat the Air Fryer:

• Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for about 5 minutes.

7. Air Fry the Donuts:

• Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the donuts in the basket, ensuring they don’t touch each other.
• Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 4-5 minutes per side or until the donuts are golden brown and cooked through.

8. Prepare the Glaze:

• While the donuts are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

9. Coat the Donuts:

• In a shallow bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Dip each cooled donut into the glaze, allowing excess glaze to drip off, then coat it in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

10. Serve:

• Serve the air fryer homemade donuts immediately and enjoy!

Note:

• Customize the glaze by adding different flavor extracts or food coloring.
• Adjust the air frying time based on your specific air fryer model.
• Experiment with different toppings like chocolate glaze, sprinkles, or chopped nuts.

Nutrition Information (per serving):

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 46g
• Fat: 3g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 26g
• Sodium: 150mg

Note: Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.