Soft & Fluffy Air Fryer Donuts – Easy Homemade Treat
Craving fresh, bakery-style donuts without deep frying? These Soft & Fluffy Air Fryer Donuts are light, tender, and perfectly sweet with a golden finish. They’re incredibly easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Topping (Optional)
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine the milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut out donut shapes using a donut cutter or two round cutters of different sizes.
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
Lightly grease the air fryer basket and arrange the donuts in a single layer, leaving space between them.
Air fry for 6–8 minutes, or until the donuts are puffed and lightly golden.
Remove and let cool slightly.
Cinnamon Sugar Finish
Brush the warm donuts with melted butter, then coat them in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar for a classic donut-shop flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy these delicious donuts warm with a cup of coffee, tea, or a cold glass of milk. You can also drizzle them with chocolate glaze, vanilla icing, or sprinkle them with powdered sugar for an extra-special treat.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6–8 donuts
Soft, fluffy, and ready in minutes, these Air Fryer Donuts are the perfect homemade treat whenever a sweet craving strikes!
