Easy Air Donuts (Print Version)
Soft, airy donuts made effortlessly in an air fryer. Coated with a vanilla glaze, they're just as good as bakery ones, but healthier.
# Ingredients:
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1 cup of warm milk (around 100°F).
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2 ½ teaspoons of dry yeast, active.
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1 teaspoon plus ¼ cup granulated sugar.
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½ teaspoon of regular salt.
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1 large egg.
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¼ cup of butter, melted and unsalted.
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3 cups of all-purpose flour.
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A can of coconut oil cooking spray.
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6 tablespoons of butter for the topping.
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2 cups powdered confectioners’ sugar.
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2 teaspoons of pure vanilla.
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4 tablespoons hot tap water.
# Steps:
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Combine yeast, warm milk, and 1 teaspoon of sugar and wait 10 minutes for it to foam up.
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Stir in the egg, melted butter, salt, the rest of the sugar, and 2 cups of the flour. Gradually add the last cup of flour until combined.
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Work the dough on medium speed for 5 minutes until it’s stretchy and smooth.
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Move dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with cling film, and leave it until it doubles in size.
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Roll the dough to about ½ inch thick and use a 3-inch cutter for the donuts, plus a smaller one for holes.
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Let your donut shapes rest for 30 minutes to puff up nicely.
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Spray donuts with oil and cook at 350°F for 4 minutes until golden brown.
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Melt butter, mix in vanilla and powdered sugar, then thin it out with hot water.
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Dip freshly fried donuts into the glaze and let them cool on a rack.
# Helpful Notes:
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Milk should feel warm, not hot, if tested on your skin.
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If dough doesn’t spring back from a poke, it’s ready.
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Coconut cooking spray gives the best results.