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Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

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Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

If you have purchased an air fryer, you probably already tried biscuit donuts. And I believe they are a great air fryer hack. But today, I wanted to make a batch of fresh old-fashioned Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts. They are simply amazing!

This makes for an amazing breakfast treat. And the best thing about them is since they are air-fried they are not sitting in grease. Which means you save some calories.

Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts Ingredients–

Flour. While I used all-purpose flour in this recipe, you can easily substitute it out for either a blend of whole-wheat and all-purpose flour. Or if you have a gluten allergy, you can change it to gluten-free flour.

Baking Soda & Baking Powder: Both act as leavening agents in this recipe, and help the donuts rise during air frying.

Spices; For an old-fashioned donut flavor, I just used salt, nutmeg, and ground cinnamon. I believe they work well together, but if you want a different spice combination, simply change them out.

Fats: Today I used an egg, milk and yogurt, and some unsalted butter. They all really help the donuts become light and fluffy. You can substitute out the yogurt for sour cream if you wish.

Vanilla: This is a place to really use a great vanilla extract, as you can taste the difference.

The coating on the Donuts:

I kept it really simple, by just using melted unsalted butter and a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.

How to Make the Air Fryer Cinnamon and Sugar Donuts–

Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

In a small mixing bowl, mix together the butter and brown sugar. This will help your donuts become fluffy.

Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.

Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Then add the wet ingredients to the dry, and mix in the milk, yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Mix well, be careful to scrape the sides down, so you get all of the dry ingredients into the mixture.

Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Spray your donut pan with olive oil spray.

Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Fill the donut pans with the batter.

Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Set the filled pan in the air fryer and set the temperature to 320 degrees F (air fryer setting) for 12-16 minutes.

Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Let slightly cool before coating.

Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Dip the donut into the melted butter and then into the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place on a rack to let them dry.

Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Some Helpful Products Used In This Recipe, affiliate links included–

One of the greatest finds that I found for the air fryer, was this silicone donut mold, which is for regular-sized donuts. You can simply cut them out to fit your air fryer. So if you can fit two donut molds into the air fryer, cut out two. If you have a larger air fryer you may be able to fit the entire pan.

When you go about coating your donuts, the best way to make the coating stick and dry on the donuts. If you have a cooling rack, as you coat them, just place them on them, until they are dried.

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Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
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Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
 

This is a great recipe for an old-fashioned baked donut. Today, we used our air fryer and came up with some really light and fluffy donuts.

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 387 kcal
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Ingredients
Donuts:
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (unsalted)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter and brown sugar. This will help your donuts become fluffy.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.

  3. Then add the wet ingredients to the dry, and mix in the milk, yogurt, and vanilla extract.

  4. Mix well, be careful to scrape the sides down, so you get all of the dry ingredients into the mixture.

  5. Spray your donut pan with olive oil spray.

  6. Fill the donut pans with the batter.

  7. Set the filled pan in the air fryer and set the temperature to 320 degrees F (air fryer setting) for 12-16 minutes.

  8. Let slightly cool before coating.

  9. Dip the donut into the melted butter and then into the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place on a rack to let them dry.

Recipe Notes

To Make in the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and bake for about 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 387 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 656mg29%
Potassium 123mg4%
Carbohydrates 65g22%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 48g53%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 470IU9%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 166mg17%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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