Air fryer donuts: how to make them fluffy and delicious!

These Airfryer donuts are the perfect treat for any time of day. Made with yeast, they’re light and fluffy, and also easy to make! With a few simple ingredients (flour, milk, sugar, yeast, and butter) and an Airfryer, you can easily whip up delicious donuts in the comfort of your own home. These Airfryer Donuts have a crispy exterior and a soft, pillowy center. The yeast gives the donuts a slightly tangy flavor and helps to create their signature texture. Whether you're looking for a sweet breakfast treat or a delicious dessert, these Airfryer donuts are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Airfryer Donuts Variations

Don’t feel like sugared donuts, but want classic glazed donuts instead? Whip up your own glaze by whisking together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/3 cup melted butter, 4 Tbsp boiling water, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Dip the cooled donuts into the hot glaze and allow to cool.

Add any decorations like sprinkles, coconut, or nuts soon after glazing and before the icing sets.

• Orange Icing: Replace the vanilla orange juice and add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of finely grated orange zest.
• Lemon Icing: Replace the vanilla with fresh lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of finely grated lemon zest. Add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract, if desired.
• Almond Icing: Replace half of the vanilla extract with almond extract and top with slivered almonds.
• Maple Icing: Replace the vanilla extract with maple extract.
• Cinnamon Icing: Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the icing.
• Coconut Icing: Replace the vanilla extract with coconut extract and top with shredded, sweetened coconut.TipsKeep the small donut circles aside and cook them separately in the Airfryer.For a classic donut shape, roll out the dough to ½ inch thickness, cut the outer circle with a 3-inch cookie cutter, then use a 1-inch cookie cutter for the center. Alternatively, you can use a large drinking glass and a small shot glass.
  

How to Store Airfryer Donuts

Keep the donuts in an airtight container and store them at room temperature for up to two days.

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm water, milk, sugar, and yeast.

Step 1

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm water, milk, sugar, and yeast.

Add the egg, orange zest, and lemon zest while continuing to mix. Gradually add the flour, and continue mixing. Continue to beat with the dough hooks for 4 minutes.

Step 2

Step 2

Add the egg, orange zest, and lemon zest while continuing to mix. Gradually add the flour, and continue mixing. Continue to beat with the dough hooks for 4 minutes.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a clean bowl, cover, and allow to rise for two hours.

Step 3

Step 3

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a clean bowl, cover, and allow to rise for two hours.

Remove the dough from the bowl, and place on a floured surface.

Step 4

Step 4

Remove the dough from the bowl, and place on a floured surface.

Roll out the dough, then cut out circles using a large cookie cutter.

Step 5

Step 5

Roll out the dough, then cut out circles using a large cookie cutter.

Use a small bottle cap to cut out circles from the center.

Step 6

Step 6

Use a small bottle cap to cut out circles from the center.

Place each of the donuts on a small square of parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rest for 40 minutes.

Step 7

Step 7

Place each of the donuts on a small square of parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rest for 40 minutes.

Carefully place the donuts (with the parchment paper) in the Airfryer basket.

Step 8

Step 8

Carefully place the donuts (with the parchment paper) in the Airfryer basket.

Airfry the donuts at 200°C (400°F) for 8 minutes, turning over halfway through.

Step 9

Step 9

Airfry the donuts at 200°C (400°F) for 8 minutes, turning over halfway through.

Spread melted butter on top of each donut.

Step 10

Step 10

Spread melted butter on top of each donut.

Dip into sugar.

Step 11

Step 11

Dip into sugar.

Serve and enjoy!