Quick answer: 🍩 These fluffy, oil-free, and flavorful air fryer doughnuts are incredibly easy to make! Prepare a very light batter, shape your doughnuts, and then cook them in the air fryer – no deep frying required. The result: a golden shell, an ultra-soft center, much less fat, and all the comforting, nostalgic pleasure of a real doughnut. The secret touch? A hint of vanilla and a little melted butter to keep them soft. Flavor them as you like: cinnamon, chocolate, lemon zest… 🥳
Do you dream of ultra-soft, golden doughnuts without the smell of frying all over the house? Thanks to your Air Fryer, it's possible! Forget about excessive oil: here, you bite into an airy, incredibly delicious, and perfectly soft doughnut. Because we want to indulge without guilt, or spending hours cleaning the kitchen 🧹.
Cooking fluffy, flavorful doughnuts in an air fryer without oil is ideal for a homemade snack, brunch, or a child's birthday party. What makes all the difference? Less fat, quick cooking, and flavors that explode in your mouth 🤩.
What are the advantages of the Air Fryer?
- 🥗 Healthier: No more frying! We keep the pleasure of softness without the fat.
- ⏱️ Ultra fast: Less than 10 minutes cooking time: perfect for a pressing need.
- 👃 Odorless: Your kitchen stays spotless, without the smell of rancid oil.
- 🌱 Easy to customize: Add lemon, cinnamon, chocolate chips... as you like!
To learn everything about cooking with an Air Fryer 👉 Air Fryer guide or discover other recipes on our Air Fryer Recipes page .
Just what you need 🥄
Preparation: 20 min • Resting time: 1 hour • Cooking time: 10 min
- 250 g Wheat flour (T45/T55)
- 40 g Melted butter
- 2 Eggs
- 60 g Powdered sugar
- 10g Fresh baker's yeast
- 80 ml Warm milk
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tsp Liquid Vanilla
- 1 lemon zest (optional)
The perfect ally for quick and healthy doughnuts at home!
🔎 The secrets to an ultra-soft doughnut (by Lou)
- Replace the fresh yeast with 5g of dry yeast if necessary.
- Letting it rest for at least 1 hour results in a soft and airy crumb. The longer you leave it, the better (up to 2 hours).
- Melted butter: essential for the fondant. You can also try it with vegetable butter.
- For an even more “fried” effect, brush the doughnuts with a little milk or melted butter before cooking in the Air Fryer.
- Once they're out, roll them in a sugar/cinnamon mixture or icing sugar. Guaranteed wow effect 🤤!
- Tip: Prepare them the day before, store them in an airtight container and reheat them for 2 minutes in the air fryer. Even more moist!
👩🍳 Steps to making perfect donuts in the Air Fryer
1. Preparing the dough
10 minMix together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add the eggs, lukewarm milk, and vanilla; knead until you have a smooth dough. Stir in the melted butter. Let it rise under a tea towel for 1 hour in a warm place.
2. Shaping
10 minDeflate the dough, then shape into balls of approximately 50g each. Place on baking paper, cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
3. Air Fryer Cooking
8 minBrush the balls with a little milk or melted butter. Place them in the air fryer basket without touching. Cook at 170°C for 8 to 10 minutes. The doughnuts should be golden brown and puffed up.
4. Finishing touches & tasting
2 minRoll the still-warm doughnuts in powdered sugar or a sugar/cinnamon mixture. Fill them with jam, chocolate, or pastry cream if you like! Serve immediately to enjoy their incredibly soft texture 💛.
🎨 Variations and gourmet ideas
Air fryer doughnuts are a great base that can be customized according to your desires and the seasons!
- Fill them with applesauce , chocolate or vanilla cream .
- Add chocolate chips to the dough for a “chocolate chip” effect.
- Try the cinnamon or orange zest version for Christmas 🎄.
- For fans of healthy recipes: wholemeal flour, plant-based milk, coconut sugar… that works too!
- Looking for more ideas? Discover the inspiring recipe for air fryer doughnuts without frying on Once Upon a Time in Pastry.
Tip: For crispy and fluffy doughnuts, cook them just before serving and enjoy them even more with the Air Fryer guide or by choosing the Air Fryer Tristar Mini .
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from a fried doughnut?
Air fryer doughnuts are much less greasy, but still incredibly soft and delicious. You won't get the classic "fried" crust, but a golden exterior and a fluffy center. Perfect for kids!
How to store doughnuts in an air fryer?
Store them in an airtight container as soon as they have cooled. They will stay soft for 24 hours. To restore their softness, warm them in an air fryer at 150°C for 2 minutes before eating.
Can cooked doughnuts be frozen?
Yes! Let them cool, then wrap them well. When ready to serve, warm them for 3 minutes in the air fryer and roll them in sugar.
Can the dough be made the day before?
Yes, prepare the dough and let it rise slowly in the fridge overnight. The next day, shape and bake directly: even more tender!
Any special Air Fryer recommendations?
You can use any air fryer. For even cooking, the Tristar Crispy Fryer Mini is perfect for families, easy to clean and economical.
Where can I find other recipes for doughnuts or Air Fryer?
Find all our sweet and savory ideas on the Air Fryer recipe page and in the Air Fryer guide .
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