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Air Fryer Doughnuts Recipe

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These Air Fryer Doughnuts are a delightful homemade treat that combines the fluffy texture of classic doughnuts with the convenience and health benefits of air frying. Made from scratch with simple ingredients like flour, yeast, and cinnamon sugar, they are perfect for a sweet breakfast or snack without the deep frying mess.

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 300 g plain flour
  • 50 g caster sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 140 ml whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 14 g (one packet) fast-action dry yeast
  • 100 g butter, melted (divided: 50 g for dough, 50 g for brushing)

Coating:

  • 200 g caster sugar
  • 10 g ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In a large bowl of a freestanding mixer fitted with the hook attachment, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add milk, egg, yeast, and half of the melted butter (50 g). Mix on low speed until the dough comes together.
  2. Knead the dough: Increase the mixer speed to medium and knead for 3-5 minutes until the dough no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl. Alternatively, knead by hand on a floured surface for 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First rise: Transfer the dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rest for about 2 hours or until doubled in size. Prepare a large baking sheet lined with baking parchment meanwhile.
  4. Shape the doughnuts: Remove the dough onto a floured surface, roll it out to about 1 inch thickness, and cut doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or pastry rings. Place doughnuts and doughnut holes on the lined baking sheet, brush them with melted butter, cover loosely, and let them rest for 45 minutes.
  5. Air fry the doughnuts: Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. Lightly grease the basket or plate with oil or melted butter. Place 2-4 doughnuts in the basket, air fry for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove and repeat with remaining doughnuts.
  6. Coat with cinnamon sugar: Combine caster sugar and ground cinnamon in a large bowl. While the doughnuts are still warm, brush with remaining melted butter and toss each doughnut in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Do not roll dough too thin; about 1 inch thickness is ideal for fluffy doughnuts.
  • Make sure to let the dough rest sufficiently for both rises for the best texture.
  • If you don’t have a doughnut cutter, use large and small circular cutters to create doughnuts and their holes.
  • Work in batches when air frying to avoid crowding the basket to ensure even cooking.
  • Brush doughnuts with melted butter while still warm to help the cinnamon sugar coating stick better.

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