Description

TheseEasy Air Fryer Donutsare light, fluffy, and made without deep-frying! Perfect for a quick treat, they can be customized with different toppings like cinnamon sugar or chocolate glaze. Plus, there’s avegan optionincluded!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cupall-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour mix)1/4 cupgranulated sugar1 teaspoonbaking powder1/4 teaspoonbaking soda1/4 teaspoonsalt1/2 cupbuttermilk (or almond milk for vegan option)1egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan option: 1 tbsp flaxseed meal +2.5 tbspwater)1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract
1/4 cupgranulated sugar1 teaspoonbaking powder1/4 teaspoonbaking soda1/4 teaspoonsalt1/2 cupbuttermilk (or almond milk for vegan option)1egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan option: 1 tbsp flaxseed meal +2.5 tbspwater)1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract
1 teaspoonbaking powder1/4 teaspoonbaking soda1/4 teaspoonsalt1/2 cupbuttermilk (or almond milk for vegan option)1egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan option: 1 tbsp flaxseed meal +2.5 tbspwater)1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract
1/4 teaspoonbaking soda1/4 teaspoonsalt1/2 cupbuttermilk (or almond milk for vegan option)1egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan option: 1 tbsp flaxseed meal +2.5 tbspwater)1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract
1/4 teaspoonsalt1/2 cupbuttermilk (or almond milk for vegan option)1egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan option: 1 tbsp flaxseed meal +2.5 tbspwater)1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2 cupbuttermilk (or almond milk for vegan option)1egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan option: 1 tbsp flaxseed meal +2.5 tbspwater)1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract
1egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan option: 1 tbsp flaxseed meal +2.5 tbspwater)1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract

Instructions

1️⃣Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.2️⃣Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the buttermilk, egg (or flax egg), and vanilla extract together until well combined.3️⃣Combine: Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth and fully incorporated.4️⃣Fill the donut molds: Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a small corner snipped off. Pipe the batter evenly into the donut molds in your air fryer.5️⃣Air fry: Cook at350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Depending on your air fryer size, you may need to do this in batches.6️⃣Cool & serve: Let the donuts cool slightly before adding your favorite toppings.
2️⃣Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the buttermilk, egg (or flax egg), and vanilla extract together until well combined.
3️⃣Combine: Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth and fully incorporated.4️⃣Fill the donut molds: Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a small corner snipped off. Pipe the batter evenly into the donut molds in your air fryer.5️⃣Air fry: Cook at350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Depending on your air fryer size, you may need to do this in batches.6️⃣Cool & serve: Let the donuts cool slightly before adding your favorite toppings.
4️⃣Fill the donut molds: Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a small corner snipped off. Pipe the batter evenly into the donut molds in your air fryer.5️⃣Air fry: Cook at350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Depending on your air fryer size, you may need to do this in batches.6️⃣Cool & serve: Let the donuts cool slightly before adding your favorite toppings.
5️⃣Air fry: Cook at350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Depending on your air fryer size, you may need to do this in batches.
6️⃣Cool & serve: Let the donuts cool slightly before adding your favorite toppings.

Notes

✔️ No donut mold? Use parchment paper and shape small rounds with a hole in the center.✔️ For asweeter donut, increase the sugar to 1/3 cup.✔️ Store leftovers in anairtight containerfor up to 2 days, or freeze for longer storage.