Glazed Air Fryer Donuts

7 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1In a large measuring cup, add 1/2 cup warm water, 1/4 cup warm milk (108 degrees Fahrenheit), 2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.
  2. 2In a large measuring cup, add 1/2 cup warm water, 1/4 cup warm milk (108 degrees Fahrenheit), 2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.
  3. 3In a large measuring cup, add 1/2 cup warm water, 1/4 cup warm milk (108 degrees Fahrenheit), 2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.
  4. 4Let the yeast mixture froth up and rise for about 5 minutes.
  5. 5Let the yeast mixture froth up and rise for about 5 minutes.
  6. 6Let the yeast mixture froth up and rise for about 5 minutes.
  7. 7Now in a stand mixer, add 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup unsalted melted butter, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled off), and ½ teaspoon salt.
  8. 8Now in a stand mixer, add 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup unsalted melted butter, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled off), and ½ teaspoon salt.
  9. 9Now in a stand mixer, add 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup unsalted melted butter, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled off), and ½ teaspoon salt.
  10. 10Pour in the yeast mixture and begin mixing on low speed until the flour is incorporated into liquids.
  11. 11Pour in the yeast mixture and begin mixing on low speed until the flour is incorporated into liquids.
  12. 12Pour in the yeast mixture and begin mixing on low speed until the flour is incorporated into liquids.
  13. 13Take the speed up to high and beat for 5 minutes, then scrape down the sides of the beater bowl.
  14. 14Take the speed up to high and beat for 5 minutes, then scrape down the sides of the beater bowl.
  15. 15Take the speed up to high and beat for 5 minutes, then scrape down the sides of the beater bowl.
  16. 16If the dough looks too sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time, mixing well and scraping down the sides of the bowl between each addition of flour.
  17. 17If the dough looks too sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time, mixing well and scraping down the sides of the bowl between each addition of flour.
  18. 18If the dough looks too sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time, mixing well and scraping down the sides of the bowl between each addition of flour.
  19. 19Place the dough in a large greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise for about one hour or until it doubles in size.
  20. 20Place the dough in a large greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise for about one hour or until it doubles in size.
  21. 21Place the dough in a large greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise for about one hour or until it doubles in size.
  22. 22Punch the dough down to release air bubbles and transfer it to a floured surface.
  23. 23Punch the dough down to release air bubbles and transfer it to a floured surface.
  24. 24Punch the dough down to release air bubbles and transfer it to a floured surface.
  25. 25Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch in thickness.
  26. 26Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch in thickness.
  27. 27Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch in thickness.
  28. 28Use a donut cutter or 2 different sized biscuit cutters to cut out as many donuts as you can, reshape the scraps and cut out some more donuts.
  29. 29Use a donut cutter or 2 different sized biscuit cutters to cut out as many donuts as you can, reshape the scraps and cut out some more donuts.
  30. 30Use a donut cutter or 2 different sized biscuit cutters to cut out as many donuts as you can, reshape the scraps and cut out some more donuts.
  31. 31Place the cut out donuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover them lightly, and let them rise again for about 20-30 minutes.
  32. 32Place the cut out donuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover them lightly, and let them rise again for about 20-30 minutes.
  33. 33Place the cut out donuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover them lightly, and let them rise again for about 20-30 minutes.
  34. 34Preheat your air fryer to 345 degrees Fahrenheit, spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, place a few donuts into the air fryer basket, and spray them with some more cooking spray.
  35. 35Preheat your air fryer to 345 degrees Fahrenheit, spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, place a few donuts into the air fryer basket, and spray them with some more cooking spray.
  36. 36Preheat your air fryer to 345 degrees Fahrenheit, spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, place a few donuts into the air fryer basket, and spray them with some more cooking spray.
  37. 37Air fry the donuts for about 5-6 minutes. Repeat this process with the remaining donuts and donut holes, then transfer the donuts onto a plate lined with paper towels.
  38. 38Air fry the donuts for about 5-6 minutes. Repeat this process with the remaining donuts and donut holes, then transfer the donuts onto a plate lined with paper towels.
  39. 39Air fry the donuts for about 5-6 minutes. Repeat this process with the remaining donuts and donut holes, then transfer the donuts onto a plate lined with paper towels.
  40. 40To make the glaze, in a large bowl combine 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  41. 41To make the glaze, in a large bowl combine 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  42. 42To make the glaze, in a large bowl combine 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  43. 43Dip the warm donuts in the glaze and let them set on a cooling rack.
  44. 44Dip the warm donuts in the glaze and let them set on a cooling rack.
  45. 45Dip the warm donuts in the glaze and let them set on a cooling rack.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup warm water
  • 0.5 cup warm water
  • 0.5 cup warm water
  • 0.25 cup warm milk
  • 0.25 cup warm milk
  • 0.25 cup warm milk
  • 2.25 teaspoons dry active yeast
  • 2.25 teaspoons dry active yeast
  • 2.25 teaspoons dry active yeast
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cooking spray
  • 1 cooking spray
  • 1 cooking spray
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

Equipment

Air FryerDonut cuttersRolling pinBosch mixerMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsMini prep bowlskitchen aid mixerSpatulaszesterNonstick panCast Iron Pan