Pillowy Air Fryer Glazed Donuts
Jan 5, 2023 1:48:46 GMT -5
Post by PurplePuppy on Jan 5, 2023 1:48:46 GMT -5
Pillowy Air Fryer Glazed Donuts
Prep Time
15 MINUTES
Cook Time
15 MINUTES
Rising Time
2 HOURS
Total Time
2 HOURS 30 MINUTES
Donut Dough
2 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water about 100 degrees Fahrenheit
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
Spray cooking oil
Donut Glaze
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 - 4 teaspoons water
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine the yeast, water, sugar, evaporated milk, salt, shortening, eggs, and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer. Pour in 2 cups of flour and knead on a medium-low speed with a dough hook until well combined. Slowly add in the remaining flour until a smooth dough ball forms. Dough should be wet, but should not stick to your fingers or the sides of the bowl.
Transfer the dough to a lightly greased mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap or clean dish towel and let rise 1 1/2 hours.
Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick. Use a drinking glass or round cookie cutter to punch out 12 donuts, re-rolling the dough as necessary to get a dozen donuts and use almost all of the dough. Let rise another 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat Air Fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Once preheated, place 3-4 donuts in the airfryer, making sure that they do not touch. Spray the donuts with cooking oil and air fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
Fry the donuts a few at a time until golden brown, flipping halfway through. It is helpful to do a test donut to ensure that it gets cooked through. Transfer fried donuts to a wire rack, covered with a layer of paper towels. Let cool for 1-2 minutes, then dip the top of the donut into glaze and place back on the wire rack.
TOPPING OPTIONS FOR AIR FRYER DONUTS:
If you don’t love glazed donuts, you could top it with a chocolate frosting, add sprinkles, or even just brush some melted butter on top and dunk in a cinnamon and sugar mixture. No matter how you top them, they’re going to be delicious!
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Prep Time
15 MINUTES
Cook Time
15 MINUTES
Rising Time
2 HOURS
Total Time
2 HOURS 30 MINUTES
Donut Dough
2 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water about 100 degrees Fahrenheit
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
Spray cooking oil
Donut Glaze
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 - 4 teaspoons water
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine the yeast, water, sugar, evaporated milk, salt, shortening, eggs, and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer. Pour in 2 cups of flour and knead on a medium-low speed with a dough hook until well combined. Slowly add in the remaining flour until a smooth dough ball forms. Dough should be wet, but should not stick to your fingers or the sides of the bowl.
Transfer the dough to a lightly greased mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap or clean dish towel and let rise 1 1/2 hours.
Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick. Use a drinking glass or round cookie cutter to punch out 12 donuts, re-rolling the dough as necessary to get a dozen donuts and use almost all of the dough. Let rise another 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat Air Fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Once preheated, place 3-4 donuts in the airfryer, making sure that they do not touch. Spray the donuts with cooking oil and air fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
Fry the donuts a few at a time until golden brown, flipping halfway through. It is helpful to do a test donut to ensure that it gets cooked through. Transfer fried donuts to a wire rack, covered with a layer of paper towels. Let cool for 1-2 minutes, then dip the top of the donut into glaze and place back on the wire rack.
TOPPING OPTIONS FOR AIR FRYER DONUTS:
If you don’t love glazed donuts, you could top it with a chocolate frosting, add sprinkles, or even just brush some melted butter on top and dunk in a cinnamon and sugar mixture. No matter how you top them, they’re going to be delicious!
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