Craving something sweet but want a quick and easy dessert that doesn’t require deep frying? Try making these fluffy and delicious air fryer donuts at home. Perfectly golden and topped with a silky vanilla glaze, these doughnuts are a healthier twist on a classic treat. Made with simple ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes, they’re best served fresh and warm.
Total Cook Time: 30 minutes
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients for Air Fryer Donuts
For the doughnuts:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
Steps to Prepare Air Fryer Donuts:
- Begin by taking a large mixing bowl and combining flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk well to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Once blended, pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the dough light and airy.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about ½ inch thickness.
- Use a doughnut cutter to form your donut shapes. If you don’t have one, you can use two round cutters of different sizes to make the rings.
- Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (356°F). Place a piece of parchment paper on the tray and carefully position the donuts with space between each one to allow for even cooking.
- Air fry the doughnuts for about 7–8 minutes, flipping them occasionally to ensure a uniform golden brown color on both sides.
- Let the cooked doughnuts cool for a few minutes. Meanwhile, make the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Dip each cooled donut into the glaze, coating it fully. Place them in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to allow the glaze to set.
And just like that, your homemade air fryer donuts are ready to enjoy—light fluffy and perfectly sweet without the excess oil.
