4 Ingredient Air Fryer Donuts
These homemade air fryer donuts are a delightful treat that come together with just four simple ingredients. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these donuts make for a delightful snack or dessert any time of day. Enjoy the warm, comforting aroma of freshly made donuts in just under 20 minutes from start to finish.
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Ingredients
Method
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour and sugar. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, add water and oil and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately add the flour mixture. Stir vigorously with spatula until a soft, elastic dough ball forms and no flour lumps remain. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Make sure you add the flour to the saucepan and don't try to add the hot oil water mixture to your flour bowl. The dough will not set up correctly unless you add the flour mixture directly into the saucepan.
Break off pieces of dough and roll into smooth round balls, about 1 ¼ inch thick.
Lightly brush some canola oil over the donut holes.
Grease the interior of your air fryer basket with cooking oil spray. Add donut holes to the air fryer basket insert, ensuring they do not touch each other. You may need to cook the donuts in 2-3 batches.
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) (the air fryer basket with the donuts should not be in the air fryer when it is preheating. Air fry the donuts at preheated 375°F (190°C) for about 9 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking, until they turn light golden brown and are fully cooked inside.
Allow donuts to cool slightly before eating. Donuts are best enjoyed soon after they are done cooking. If desired, you can roll the donuts in sugar or cinnamon sugar before serving. You can also serve them with a chocolate dipping sauce. If you do plan on rolling them in sugar or cinnamon sugar, do so immediately after they come out of the air fryer so that sugar sticks to the donuts.