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Crispy Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts with Vanilla Glaze

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Quick and easy homemade donuts made in the air fryer, featuring a crispy cinnamon sugar coating and a silky vanilla glaze. Perfect for busy mornings or a sweet treat anytime.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g), regular or coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup milk (180 ml), whole or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (42 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g) for cinnamon sugar coating
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for cinnamon sugar coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g), sifted for vanilla glaze
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (30–45 ml) for vanilla glaze
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for vanilla glaze

Instructions

  1. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Mix wet and dry: Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.
  5. Prepare donuts: Lightly grease donut pan and fill cavities ¾ full with batter, or roll tablespoon-sized dough balls for donut holes.
  6. Air fry donuts: Place in air fryer basket in a single layer, cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and springy.
  7. Make cinnamon sugar coating: Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  8. Coat donuts: Toss hot donuts immediately in cinnamon sugar mixture using tongs or pastry brush.
  9. Prepare vanilla glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth, adjusting milk for desired consistency.
  10. Glaze and serve: Drizzle or dip donuts in glaze and let set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep donuts tender. Preheat the air fryer for crispiness. Flip donuts halfway through cooking for even browning. Lightly spray donuts with oil before air frying for extra crunch. Work in small batches to avoid sogginess. Glaze donuts while warm for best texture. Adjust cinnamon sugar ratio to taste. If donuts are not crispy enough, air fry 1-2 minutes more. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend with xanthan gum. For vegan, substitute milk with plant-based milk, egg with flax egg, and butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.

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