Recipes AirfryerAir Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts
Homemade yeast-free doughnuts brushed with orange butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar, cooked in the air fryer instead of a pot of hot oil. They are soft inside, lightly golden outside and still taste like fair doughnuts.
The dough comes together in minutes and rests only 20 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar and eat them warm.
Ingredients
Instructions
Dough
Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Make a well, add the eggs, vanilla and melted butter, then add the water a little at a time until a soft dough forms.
Rest
Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
Shape
With floured hands, shape into doughnuts or round fritters.
Air fry
Preheat to 350°F. Cook in a single layer for 5 minutes, flip, and cook another 5 minutes until golden.
Glaze
Mix 1 Tbsp melted butter with the orange juice, brush on the warm doughnuts and dust with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
- Leave space between doughnuts so they brown evenly.
- Brush while still warm so the glaze soaks in.
- Roll in cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar for a classic finish.
Frequently asked
How long do doughnuts take in the air fryer?
About 10 minutes at 350°F, flipping halfway.
Do these use yeast?
No, they rise with baking powder, so no proofing.
Can I fill them?
Yes. Pipe jam or chocolate spread into cooled doughnuts.
