Air Fryer Glazed Donuts

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Warm Water (Heat to about 108°F)
• 1/4 cup Warm Milk (Whole milk, warmed to 108°F)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (One standard 0.25‑oz packet)
• 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (For yeast activation)
• 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar (For dough)
• 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (Melted)
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 Egg Yolk (Large egg yolk, extra)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Spoon and level)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (For greasing the proofing bowl)
• 2 tablespoons Cooking Spray (For air‑fryer basket)
• 2 cups Powdered Sugar
• 1/4 cup Milk (For glaze)
• 1 tablespoon Light Corn Syrup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (For glaze)

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast

   Combine 1/2 cup warm water, 1/4 cup warm milk, 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a measuring cup. Whisk briefly and let sit 5‑10 minutes until frothy.

   Time: PT8M

2. Mix Dough

   In the stand mixer bowl, add 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 ½ cups flour, and 1/2 tsp salt. Pour in the frothy yeast mixture. Using the hook, mix on low until flour is incorporated, then increase to high and beat 5 minutes until the dough pulls away from the bowl sides.

   Time: PT7M

3. First Rise

   Grease a large bowl with a little olive oil, transfer the dough in, turn to coat all sides, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place (or oven on proof setting) for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

   Time: PT1H

4. Punch Down and Roll

   Punch the risen dough down to release air, lightly flour a work surface, shape the dough into a ball, and roll to 1/2‑inch thickness.

   Time: PT15M

5. Cut Donuts

   Using a 4‑inch donut cutter (or large biscuit cutter) and a 1¼‑inch cutter for the center, cut out donuts and holes. Place them on a parchment‑lined baking sheet.

   Time: PT10M

6. Second Rise

   Cover the shaped donuts and holes loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise 20‑30 minutes, until slightly puffed.

   Time: PT25M

7. Preheat Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 345°F and let it preheat for about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 345°F

8. Air Fry Donuts

   Lightly spray the bottom of the air‑fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange up to 4 donuts (or holes) in a single layer, spray the tops, and air fry 5‑6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining donuts.

   Time: PT24M

   Temperature: 345°F

9. Prepare Glaze

   In a small bowl, whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, and 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract until smooth and free of lumps.

   Time: PT5M

10. Glaze Donuts

    Allow fried donuts to cool 1‑2 minutes, then dip each donut into the glaze, letting excess drip off. Transfer glazed donuts onto a cooling rack set over a baking sheet to catch drips.

    Time: PT5M

11. Air Fry Donut Holes & Glaze

    Air fry the donut holes for 4‑5 minutes (they cook faster). Immediately dip them in the same glaze and place on the cooling rack.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 345°F

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

1 g