Best 4 Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts Recipes

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If you're a fan of doughnuts but are looking for a healthier alternative to the traditional fried version, then air fryer cinnamon sugar doughnuts are definitely worth trying. This recipe results in delicious, fluffy doughnuts with a crisp outer coating and a moist, tender interior. Enjoyed on their own, or topped with your favorite glaze or frosting, air fryer cinnamon sugar doughnuts are a fun and easy treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or as a midday snack.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AIR-FRIED CINNAMON AND SUGAR DOUGHNUTS



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I love hot cinnamon doughnuts, but don't like or have all the oil to make the recipes. This version uses an air fryer. By using less oil, I can use tastier oil, thus my choice is butter. Serve and eat hot. Like traditional doughnuts they are much better hot than cold.

Provided by MumAndMe

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 41m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup white sugar
2 ½ tablespoons butter, at room temperature
2 large egg yolks
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup sour cream
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted, or as needed

Steps:

  • Press 1/2 cup white sugar and butter together in a bowl until crumbly. Add egg yolks and stir until well combined.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a separate bowl. Place 1/3 of the flour mixture and 1/2 the sour cream into the sugar-egg mixture; stir until combined. Mix in the remaining flour and sour cream. Refrigerate dough until ready to use.
  • Mix 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  • Roll dough out onto a lightly floured work surface to 1/2-inch thick. Cut 9 large circles in the dough; cut a small circle out of the center of each large circle to create doughnut shapes.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Brush 1/2 of the melted butter over both sides of the doughnuts.
  • Place 1/2 doughnuts into the basket of the air fryer; cook for 8 minutes. Paint cooked donuts with the remaining melted butter and immediately dip into the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Repeat with the remaining doughnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 389.7 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

AIR FRYER DOUGHNUTS



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Who doesn't love a doughnut? With the help of an air fryer, you can enjoy homemade yeast doughnuts without any of the hassle of cooking with hot oil. But are they as good? Well, after much testing, we cracked the code for creating a tender doughnut that is not deep fried - it's all about using a combination of all-purpose and cake flour. This recipe results in a tender doughnut that is lighter than air. Dusted in cinnamon sugar, these become simply irresistible!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 8 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup whole milk, warmed (110 degrees F)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the bowl
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the yeast over the warm milk in a liquid measuring cup. Let stand until foamy on top, about 10 minutes.
  • Beat the egg and oil using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until combined. Add the vanilla, 2 tablespoons of the melted butter, and the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed until combined.
  • Whisk the all-purpose flour, cake flour, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and the salt in a medium bowl. Add to the stand mixer in two additions, mixing on low speed after each addition until combined. Continue beating on medium speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until the dough is no longer sticky to the touch, about 1 minute.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead into a smooth ball. Brush a large bowl with melted butter. Add the dough and cover with a clean kitchen cloth. Let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out 8 doughnuts with a doughnut cutter (or use a wide-mouth Mason jar to create the outer edge and the wide end of a metal pastry tip or a shot glass for the inner edge). Reserve the smaller rounds for making doughnut holes. Cover with the clean cloth and let rise for 30 minutes more.
  • Place half of the doughnuts in a 6-quart air fryer and cook at 350 degrees F until golden brown all over, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack and repeat with the remaining doughnuts and doughnut holes.
  • Brush the doughnuts on all sides with the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with the cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Place the doughnuts into the cinnamon sugar and sprinkle to coat on all sides. Serve warm or at room temperature.

AIR FRYER CINNAMON-SUGAR DOUGHNUTS



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If you have been looking for a healthier way of making doughnuts, this recipe is for you. Air-fried and dusted in cinnamon-sugar or dipped in a glaze--all the flavors are there, but the calories of frying are not!

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter, melted
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (16.3 ounce) package refrigerated flaky biscuit dough (such as Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers)

Steps:

  • Place melted butter in a bowl. Combine white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a second bowl.
  • Separate biscuit dough into individual biscuits and cut out the centers using a biscuit cutter (or the bottom of a piping tip) to create a doughnut shape. Place doughnuts in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Flip doughnuts and cook an additional 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove doughnuts from air fryer. Dip each doughnut into melted butter (making sure to coat top, bottom, and sides), followed by sugar-cinnamon mixture until completed coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 612.8 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

AIR-FRYER DOUGHNUTS



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My sons and I love doughnuts, but in the Florida heat I rarely want to deep-fry them. I tried making this easy air-fryer doughnut recipe, and it turned out so well with no mess! -Christine Hair, Odessa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 doughnuts + 8 doughnut holes.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (8 count)
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 375°. Separate biscuits. Cut out centers using a 1-inch cutter; save centers. In batches, place doughnuts in a single layer in greased air fryer. Cook until golden brown and puffed, turning once, about 5 minutes. In batches, cook doughnut holes until golden brown, 3-4 minutes., Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, combine sugar and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter and vanilla. Brush doughnuts and doughnut holes with butter; toss in sugar mixture. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will produce the best-tasting doughnuts.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the doughnuts tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the dough rise properly: Allowing the dough to rise properly will help the doughnuts to be light and fluffy.
  • Use a doughnut cutter or a biscuit cutter to cut the doughnuts: This will help to ensure that the doughnuts are all the same size and shape.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer: Overcrowding the air fryer will prevent the doughnuts from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the doughnuts until they are golden brown: This will ensure that the doughnuts are cooked through.
  • Serve the doughnuts warm: Doughnuts are best served warm, when they are fresh out of the air fryer.

Conclusion:

Air fryer cinnamon sugar doughnuts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these doughnuts in the comfort of your own home. So next time you are craving a doughnut, try making them in your air fryer. You won't be disappointed!

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