Name: Air Fryer Donuts – Fluffy, Sweet, and Oil-Free
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 packet active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm milk; 2 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp melted butter; 1 egg; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp olive oil (optional for brushing)

Air Fryer Donuts – Fluffy, Sweet, and Oil-Free

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These Air Fryer Donuts are fluffy, golden, and perfectly sweet — made with minimal oil for a light, guilt-free treat that tastes bakery-fresh.

Author: Recipelio
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Yield: 8 donuts
Category: Dessert, Breakfast
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour

1 packet active dry yeast

1/2 cup warm milk

2 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp melted butter

1 egg

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp olive oil (optional for brushing)

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Instructions

1. Activate yeast in warm milk and sugar; let it foam for 5 minutes.

2. Whisk in butter, egg, vanilla, and salt.

3. Gradually add flour and mix until soft dough forms.

4. Knead lightly and let rise until doubled (1 hour).

5. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thick and cut into rings.

6. Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).

7. Lightly brush donuts with oil and air fry 5–6 minutes, flipping halfway.

8. Dip warm donuts in glaze or roll in cinnamon sugar.

Notes

Use biscuit dough for a faster version.

Brush lightly with butter or glaze while warm for shine.

Store in airtight container for 2 days or freeze for a month.

Find it online: https://recipelio.com/air-fryer-donuts/