Air Fryer Brownie Donuts With Chocolate & Nut Toppings

Air Fryer Brownie Donuts With Chocolate & Nut Toppings –We’ve been experimenting with a bunch of different desserts in the air fryer recently, and brownies are one of our favorites. We wanted to put an interesting spin on them so we made Brownie Donuts! They turned out really well and were easy to make too. This is definitely something you should try if you have an air fryer at home because it’s super quick and easy.

Nothing is better than a donut in the morning with a hot cup of coffee; today, I give you one of my favorite donut recipes for a great breakfast, Air Fryer Brownie Donuts With Chocolate & Nut Toppings.

Everyone loves brownies, but we usually think of them as a dessert. Today, I wanted to create a decadent and fun donut recipe with my kids at home.

While the air fryer is well known for the biscuit donuts, I have lots of fun making homemade donut recipes. They are quick, delicious, and made in about 12 minutes, from start to finish. Who doesn’t love a batch of freshly made donuts for a great start to any morning?

If you are looking for even more Air Fryer Homemade Donut Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER CINNAMON ROLL BITES, AIR FRYER EASY FUNFETTI CAKE MIX DONUTS, AIR FRYER RASPBERRY LEMON DONUTS and AIR FRYER COPYCAT KRISPY KREME DONUTS.

Brownie Donuts

If you have never made brownie donuts, they are amazing. The brownie mix creates a rich and delicious donut.

While you can serve this as either a special breakfast or a great and easy Air Fryer Dessert, my kids love it; there is never a bad time for a great batch of brownies!

Ingredients In Air Fryer Brownie Donuts With Chocolate & Nut Toppings

• Brownie Mix
• Eggs
• Vegetable or Canola Oil
• Water
• Chocolate Chips
• Whipping Cream
• Nuts (Walnuts or Pecans)

How To Make Air Fryer Brownie Donuts

In a large mixing bowl, mix the brownie mix and ingredients from the boxed brownie mix. You will need to add 1 extra egg once the batter is mixed, set aside.

Spray your donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Using a large spoon or spatula, scoop the brownie mixture into the donut pan, filling each donut slot about halfway full. Donuts will rise as they bake.

Place the pan into the Air Fryer Basket or on the Air Fryer Tray. Set the temperature to 320 degrees F, air fryer setting for 10 to 12 minutes. Or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the donuts comes out clean.

Remove the pan from the air fryer, and let cool. When the donuts have cooled down, run a flat knife around the rim of the donut to loosen before removing it to prevent sticking. Remove the donuts from the pan and cool completely before topping.

How To Make The Topping

Combine the chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir over low heat until the chocolate has melted.

Transfer to a heat-proof shallow bowl for dipping and allow to cool slightly, enough to handle but not enough to harden.

Place chopped nuts into another shallow bowl for dipping.

Dip the donut face down in first the warm melted chocolate, then dip into the chopped nuts. Set back onto a wire rack to allow the chocolate to set before eating. Repeat with each donut as desired until finished.

Some Easy Add-Ins:

This is such an easy recipe, but there are so many ways that you can add to it, while today, I just used a mix, I wanted to call your attention to that you have so many possibilities with this recipe, some great and easy add-ins:

• Diced Nuts: Peanuts, walnuts, pecans, almonds, macadamia, etc.
• Dried Fruits: Dates, blueberries, cranberries, raisins
• Shredded Coconut
• Caramel Pieces
• Diced Marshmallows
• Peanut Butter Chips

What Are The Best Air Fryer Donut Pans?

While there are now several donut pans available for your air fryer, you need to find one that will fit your air fryer.

Here are my recommendations (affiliate links included)

For any Basket Air Fryer:

10Pcs Anodized Aluminum Alloy Donut Ring Mold Pan DIY Cake Non-Stick Mould Bakery Baking Tools Bakeware

For Larger Air Fryers & Air Fryer Ovens:

Wilton Non-Stick 6-Cavity Donut Baking Pans, 2-Count

For Instant Pot Models and Larger Air Fryer Basket Styles:

Instant Vortex Official Nonstick Donut/Bagel Pan, Gray

How To Store Leftover Air Fryer Brownie Donuts With Chocolate & Nut Toppings

If you have any leftover donuts that you have glazed and topped, I suggest that you place them into an airtight container and then place them into the refrigerator.

They will last a few days before becoming soggy.

How to Store Air Fryer Brownie Donuts

If you did not glaze these donuts, they will stay for a few days on the counter, but they refrigerate well for about a week.

To Freeze: Let cool to room temperature, and then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place the baking sheet into the freezer. When the brownie donuts are frozen solid, remove them and place them into a freezer-safe container or a freezer bag. They will last for about two months.

To Use Brownie Donuts From Frozen: Place the frozen donuts into the refrigerator the night before you wish to use them. Then add the glaze and nuts.

What Is The Best Brownie Mix For Air Fryer Brownie Donuts

Today, I used a simple Dunkin Hines Brand Brownie Mix, but this recipe will work with any brand. Some of my favorites are:

• Costco Brownie Mix
• Trader Joe’s Brownie Mix
• Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix
• Gluten-Free Krusteaz Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
• King’s Arthur Gluten-Free Brownie Mix
• Livlo Keto Brownie Baking Mix
• KETO & Paleo Fudgy Brownie Mix

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