Best 5 Air Fryer Donut Sticks Recipes

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Are you craving the delectable taste of donut sticks without the guilt of deep-frying? Look no further! With the magic of an air fryer, you can indulge in crispy, golden-brown donut sticks that are a healthier alternative to traditional fried treats. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where we explore the best recipes for air fryer donut sticks, ensuring a delightful and guilt-free experience. From classic glazes to creative toppings, we've got you covered. Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistible air fryer donut sticks that are not only delicious but also a breeze to make!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

AIR FRYER DONUTS



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Air Fryer Donuts made from scratch with yeast dough taste like the real deal. Better than baked and less fat than deep-fried!

Provided by Julia Foerster

Categories     Baking

Time 2h4m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup milk (lukewarm (about 100°F)°)
2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (plus 1 tsp)
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
3 cups all-purpose flour
Oil Spray (Coconut oil works best)
6 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 Tbsp hot water (or as needed)

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, gently stir together lukewarm milk, 1 tsp of sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy (If nothing happens your milk was too hot or the yeast is too old, so start over).
  • Add sugar, salt, egg, melted butter and 2 cups of flour to the milk mixture. Mix on low speed until combined, then with the mixer running add the remaining cup of flour slowly, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Increase speed to medium-low and knead for 5 minutes, until the dough is elastic and smooth.
  • Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled. Dough is ready if you make a dent with your finger and the indention remains.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, punch it down and gently roll out to about 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out 10-12 donuts using a 3-inch round cutter and a 1-inch round cutter to remove center.
  • Transfer donuts and donut holes to lightly floured parchment paper and cover loosely with greased plastic wrap. Let donuts rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes. Preheat Air Fryer to 350F.
  • Spray Air Fryer basket with oil spray, carefully transfer donuts to Air Fryer basket in a single layer. Spray donuts with oil spray and cook at 350F until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Repeat with remaining donuts and holes.
  • While the donuts are in the Air Fryer, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in hot water one tablespoon at a time until the icing is somewhat thin, but not watery. Set aside.
  • Dip hot donuts and donut holes in the glaze using to forks to submerge them. Place on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet to allow excess glaze to drip off. Let sit until glaze hardens, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 113 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AIR FRYER DONUT STICKS



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Turn a sheet of crescent dough into homemade cinnamon and sugar doughnut sticks, cooked in the air fryer, and served with fruit jam, syrup, honey, or melted chocolate for dipping!

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
¼ cup butter, melted
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup any flavor fruit jam

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent roll dough sheet and pat out to an 8x12-inch rectangle. Cut dough in half lengthwise with a pizza cutter and cut each piece crosswise into 1/2-inch wide "sticks." Dip doughnut sticks in melted butter and place in a single later in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook in the air fryer at 380 degrees F (195 degrees C) until well browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir together sugar and cinnamon in a pie plate or shallow bowl. Remove doughnut sticks from the air fryer and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Serve doughnut sticks with jam.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 267.3 mg, Sugar 24.1 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 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.

PERFECT BREAD MACHINE-AIR FRYER DONUTS



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Combine the best of your kitchen gadgets to make these amazing, soft and fluffy donuts!

Provided by adambradshaw

Categories     Doughnuts

Time 3h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup whole milk
1 large egg, beaten
½ teaspoon almond extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons bread machine yeast
nonstick cooking spray
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons hot water, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Place milk, egg, almond extract, butter, flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and yeast in a bread machine in the order listed. Run Dough cycle. Remove dough from the machine after the cycle is done, about 90 minutes.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and punch it down. Roll out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into shapes.
  • Transfer to floured parchment paper and cover with lightly greased plastic wrap. Allow to rise for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray the basket with cooking spray.
  • Arrange donuts and holes in a single layer in the air fryer and spay with oil. Leave about 1/2 inch around each piece, as they will grow. Cook for 4 minutes. Repeat until all donuts and holes are cooked.
  • While the first batch cooks in the air fryer, prepare the glaze: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and almond extract. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon of hot water at a time until the glaze is thin, but not watery.
  • Dip hot donuts in the glaze, using a fork to flip and coat each side. Cool on a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet (they will drip and make a mess!) for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 105.1 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

Tips:

  • If using puff pastry, be sure to thaw it completely before starting.
  • To make the donut dough, be sure to activate the yeast properly by adding it to warm water with a little bit of sugar.
  • When frying the donut sticks, be sure to use a high-heat oil that won't smoke, such as vegetable oil or canola oil.
  • To prevent the donut sticks from sticking together, place them on a wire rack to cool.
  • For the best flavor, serve the donut sticks warm with your favorite toppings, such as powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or chocolate sauce.

Conclusion:

Air fryer donut sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're a fan of classic donut sticks or you're looking for a new twist on this classic snack, you're sure to find a recipe in this collection that you'll love. So what are you waiting for? Grab your air fryer and start cooking!

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