Easy Air Fryer Donuts Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Warm whole milk (Notes: (105 to 110°F))
• 1 packet Active dry yeast (Notes: (0.25-ounce/7g))
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (Notes: plus 1 teaspoon)
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter (Notes: melted)
• 1 piece Large egg (Notes: at room temperature)
• 3 cups All-purpose flour (Notes: plus additional for dusting)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• Coconut or olive oil cooking spray
• 3 cups Confectioners’ sugar
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1
   In a small bowl, whisk together the warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let the mixture stand until very bubbly.
2. 2
   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, whisk together the melted butter, egg, and remaining sugar until smooth. Stir in yeast mixture until combined.
3. 3
   Add the flour and salt. Mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms. Increase speed to medium-low and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. 4
   Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
5. 5
   Punch down the risen dough. Roll the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle and cut out donuts.
6. 6
   Place donuts on a baking sheet and let rise until doubled in size.
7. 7
   Preheat the air fryer to 350°F and spray the basket with cooking spray.
8. 8
   Air fry the donuts in batches until golden brown.
9. 9
   Make the glaze by whisking together confectioners’ sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Dip warm donuts into the glaze and let set.

Tips & Variations:

• Avoid adding more flour during kneading; the dough should be slightly tacky.
• Measure flour correctly to avoid overpacking.
• Glaze donuts while they are still warm for the best results.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.