Air Fryer Donuts

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Here’s a Gluten-Free Air Fryer Donuts recipe that’s soft, fluffy, and perfectly golden without the deep-fry mess. 🍩✨

Gluten-Free Air Fryer Donuts

Yields: 8–10 donuts | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 8–10 min | Total: ~25 min

Ingredients

For the donuts:

  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + ½ tbsp vinegar)

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For coating:

  • 3 tbsp melted butter

  • ½ cup sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes.

  2. Mix dry ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.

  3. Mix wet ingredients – In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.

  4. Combine – Pour the wet mixture into the dry. Stir until just combined (batter will be thick but scoopable — do not overmix).

  5. Shape donuts – Transfer batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped. Pipe into greased silicone donut molds or directly onto parchment rounds (forming rings).

  6. Air fry – Place molds or parchment in air fryer basket. Cook for 8–10 minutes, until donuts are puffed and lightly golden.

  7. Coat – While warm, brush donuts with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.

  8. Serve immediately – Best enjoyed fresh for that fluffy, tender bite.

💡 Tips for Success:

  • No mold? Pipe batter into rings on parchment — they’ll be more rustic but still tasty.

  • For chocolate glaze, whisk together ½ cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 2–3 tbsp milk, and ½ tsp vanilla. Dip cooled donuts.

  • These are best eaten same day, but you can reheat in the air fryer for 1–2 min to refresh.

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