How to Make Soft Air Fryer Glazed Donuts

This delicious way of preparing donuts by The Stay At Home Chef on YouTube is now one of my go-to recipes! What I loved about this method is that you can make still make them without having the need to deep fry them, plus, it is super easy to put together, and it requires no kneading. So, if you’re looking for something sweet and quick to make, then you should definitely try this one.

Ingredients:

Donut Dough

• 2½ tsp instant dry yeast
• ½ cup warm water (100°F)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup evaporated milk
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ cup vegetable shortening
• 2 large eggs
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2½-3 cups all-purpose flour
• Spray cooking oil

Donut Glaze

• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1⅓ cups powdered sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tsp evaporated milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2-4 tsp water

Directions:

Step 1

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the yeast, water, sugar, evaporated milk, salt, shortening, eggs, and vanilla extract, then beat them together until well combined, and pour the in about 2 cups of flour. Continue to mix them together over medium-low speed until well combined, then gradually add the remaining flour, and mix well in between addition until a smooth dough forms. Put the dough in a lightly greased mixing bowl, then cover it with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel, and set it aside to rise for about 1½ hours or until it doubles in size.

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Step 2

Lightly flour your work surface, then transfer the dough, and roll it until ¼ to ½ inch thick. Cut the dough into round pieces with a hole at the center, then set them aside, and let them rise for 30 minutes or until it doubles in size. Once ready to fry, preheat the air fryer to 350°F, then place 3 to 4 donuts in the basket making sure they are spaced enough so that they do not touch, and spray them with cooking oil.

Step 3

Air fry the donuts for about 4 minutes or until golden brown, then flip them halfway through the cooking time and cook the rest of the donuts. Transfer the fried donuts to a wire cooling rack, then cover them with a layer of paper towels, and let them cool down for about 1 to 2 minutes. While letting them cool down, mix together the melted butter, powdered sugar, salt, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and water in a mixing bowl, then dip each donut, and put them in a wire rack to cool down and set.

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How to Make Soft Air Fryer Glazed Donuts