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Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts

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Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts

Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts

Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts are amazing. They are everything you want in a donut, and today, I even added some extra chocolate goodness and covered them with chocolate icing and chocolate sprinkles. Great for any chocolate lover!

These are really heavy and dense donuts, made with a few ingredients probably already in your pantry; you can create this great breakfast, snack, or dessert!! Easy and absolutely delish.

If you have not made donuts in the air fryer, they are very moist and very delicious, and with an air fryer donut pan, you can make any homemade donuts that you want. I love making donuts.

If you are looking for more Air Fryer donut recipes, look no further than Air Fryer Blueberry Donuts, Air Fryer Cronuts, or Air Fryer Red Velvet Donuts.

Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts

Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts

Today, I used sour cream to really enhance the chocolate flavor of these donuts, which really brings out the chocolate flavor in the donuts.

I also chilled the dough, which helped the batter firm up a bit, if you are in a rush, you don’t need to do that, although the donut won’t be as moist.

Ingredients Needed:

  • Butter
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Brown Sugar
  • Egg
  • Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Sour Cream
  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Baking Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Cornstarch
  • Salt

Here is How To Make Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts

Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars, then add the egg and vanilla extra, mix well, then fold in the sour cream. In another bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Mix well.

Combine the wet mixture into the dry mixture, place the batter into the refrigerator, for about an hour to chill up.

Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts

Spray the donut molds with cooking spray, and then pour the batter into the donut cavity, filling about 2/3 the way full. Set into the air fryer for 10-12 minutes at 320 degrees F, air fryer sitting, until the donuts are done baking.

Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts

When the donuts have cooled, remove them from the donut mold, and start making the glaze.

To Make the Glaze: In a large saucepan, add the heavy cream, and bring to a light simmer, and then mix in the chocolate chips, mix well, remove from heat, and mix in the butter. Continue to whisk until smooth.

Dip the donut into the chocolate glaze and immediately, then sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles.

Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts

Tips for the Best Air Fryer Homemade Donuts

  • Let the dough chill for about 30 to 60 minutes, before air frying, this will really let the dough firm up.
  • Make sure that you fully coat the donut mold with cooking spray, before filling the mold, this way the donut will pop out.
  • Cover the donut with sprinkles, while the frosting is wet, otherwise the sprinkles will not stick.
  • Store any uneaten donut in an airtight container, so they do not dry out.

DONUT PANS YOU CAN USE IN YOUR AIR FRYER

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

This was my first air fryer donut pan. Since it is made from silicone, you can cut it to any air fryer. And what is better is it is rather inexpensive.

Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts


3-Pack Silicone Donut Baking Pan of 100% Nonstick Silicone. BPA Free Mold Sheet Tray. Makes Perfect 3 Inch Donuts. Tray Measures 10×7 Inches

Then when I purchased my first air fryer oven (Omni Plus) I upgraded to this pan.

Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts


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

Some Other Great Air Fryer Baked Good Recipes-

  • AIR FRYER SLICE AND BAKE COOKIES
  • AIR FRYER LINZER COOKIES
  • EASY AIR FRYER CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD
  • AIR FRYER RED VELVET DONUTS
  • AIR FRYER S’MORES

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Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts
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Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
32 mins
 

Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts are amazing. They are everything you want in a donut, and today, I even added some extra chocolate goodness and covered them with chocolate icing and chocolate sprinkles. Great for any chocolate lover!

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 441 kcal
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars, then add the egg and vanilla extra, mix well, then fold in the sour cream.

  2. In another bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Mix well.

  3. Combine the wet mixture into the dry mixture, place the batter into the refrigerator for about an hour to chill up.

  4. Spray the donut molds with cooking spray, and then pour the batter into the donut cavity, filling about 2/3 the way full.

  5. Set into the air fryer for 10-12 minutes at 320 degrees F, air fryer sitting, until the donuts are done baking.

  6. When the donuts have cooled, remove them from the donut mold, and start making the glaze.

  7. To Make the Glaze: In a large saucepan, add the heavy cream, and bring to a light simmer, and then mix in the chocolate chips, mix well, remove from heat, and mix in the butter. Continue to whisk until smooth. Dip the donut into the chocolate glaze and immediately, then sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles.

  8. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Donuts
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 441 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 69mg23%
Sodium 288mg13%
Potassium 259mg7%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 573IU11%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Calcium 79mg8%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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