Description
Homemade easy air fryer donuts bring classic bakery magic right into kitchen spaces with minimal effort. Crisp golden exteriors and pillowy centers invite sweet-toothed adventurers to savor delightful pastry perfection you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour mix)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or almond milk for vegan option)
- 1 egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan option: 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 2.5 tablespoons water)
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Create a smooth batter by whisking flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- In a separate container, thoroughly blend buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture appears uniform and well-integrated.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, gently folding and stirring until a consistent, velvety batter forms without overmixing.
- Prepare a piping bag or resealable plastic bag by cutting a small corner, then carefully transfer the batter into the bag for precise filling.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray to prevent potential sticking, then pipe the batter evenly into donut-shaped cavities.
- Set the air fryer to 350°F and cook the donuts for 5-7 minutes, monitoring closely to achieve a golden-brown exterior and fully cooked interior.
- Perform a doneness check by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry, indicating complete cooking.
- Remove the donuts from the air fryer and allow them to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Enhance the donuts with desired toppings such as glaze, powdered sugar, or cinnamon, serving them while still slightly warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Customize your donuts by experimenting with different flour types like whole wheat or gluten-free blends for diverse dietary needs.
- Prevent sticking by lightly spraying the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray before adding donut batter.
- Control donut texture by adjusting the batter’s consistency – slightly thicker batter creates fluffier donuts, while thinner batter results in crispier edges.
- Elevate flavor profiles by incorporating spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom directly into the dry ingredient mixture for enhanced taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 114 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 19 mg