Description
A healthier alternative to traditional donuts made in an air fryer, offering a fluffy texture and delicious taste with less oil.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Milk: 3/4 cup (180ml)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter: 1/4 cup (60g), melted
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by whisking together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients and then combine with the dry ingredients.
- Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Cut out donut shapes using a donut cutter or cookie cutters.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket and place the donuts in a single layer.
- Cook the donuts for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the donuts cool on a wire rack before adding toppings.
- Add desired toppings or glazes while the donuts are still warm.
Notes
- Overmixing the dough can lead to dense donuts.
- Preheating the air fryer is crucial for even cooking.
- Cook donuts in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Let donuts cool on a wire rack to maintain fluffiness.
- Get creative with toppings and glazes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Donuts, Healthy Dessert, Easy Recipe