Vegan Air Fryer Donuts in 15 Minutes

It’s time to make the donuts! Vegan air fryer donuts can be yours in 15 minutes! Yes, this air fryer donut recipe takes to make most dinners, so there really is no reason not to air fry up these tasty treats as a quick snack or a fun dessert. And since you can top them with sprinkles (or your favorite toppings) it is a great way to get the kids involved in cooking.

Are air fryer donuts good?

The air fryer creates a similar texture to deep fried or pan fried foods but with a fraction of the fat involved. You may notice a slight difference, but the savings of calories and lighter flavor will be well worth it.

And, if we’re being honest, the air fryer is now our preferred method of making a donut. It is just as fast as deep frying and is half the mess and clean up.

Since you can top them with the same great ingredients, you’ll still love the flavor of a vegan air fryer donut.

Ingredients to make Air Fryer Donuts

When you make this air fryer donuts recipe, you’ll need:

• Self rising flour - You can use your preferred brand or make your own if you prefer.
• Thick vegan yogurt - You could sub in a non-vegan yogurt as long as it is thicker.
• Baking powder - Don’t sub in baking soda, it will cause the vegan donuts to have an odd taste. 
• Margarine or melted vegan butter - If you don’t want to make these vegan, you can use butter instead.

Also, you’ll need these ingredients for the glaze for donut in the air fryer:

• Powdered sugar - You do not want to use granulated because it will create a gritty glaze.
• Water
• Sprinkles - You can use your favorite colors or designs.

Finally, you’ll also need these ingredients for a chocolate glaze to top these air fryer donuts:

• Vegan chocolate chips - If you are not keeping this vegan, you can use a different type of chocolate chip.

How to make Air Fryer Donuts

When you want a great tasting vegan air fryer donut in 15 minutes, follow these easy steps:

1. First, add the flour, yogurt, baking powder, and melted butter to a large bowl. Next, combine the ingredients to make a thick, sticky dough.
2. Lightly flour the counter top and transfer the dough on it and then knead it gently until smooth. You do not want to overwork the dough or else the donut will turn out hard and dense.
3. Next, divide the dough into 4 parts. Roll out each portion into a long line and then connect both sides to form a donut (round) shape. Alternatively, you could roll the dough into a  ¼ inch thick sheet and then use a large round cookie cutter to cut the round shape and use a bottle cap to cut the inside of the circle to give it a donut shape.
4. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and then place the 4 donuts in the basket. 
5. Air fry at 400 F for 5 to 8 minutes and then allow the donuts to completely cool before glazing the donuts.
6. As they cook, you can prepare  the glaze by adding the powdered sugar and water to a bowl and then mixing it well until you get a thick smooth glaze. 
7. For the vegan chocolate glaze, you will want to melt the chocolate chips in a microwave, stirring at 30 second intervals, and then dip the donuts in the chocolate glaze.
8. Finally, dip each donut in the glaze and place them on a wire rack and top it with sprinkles.

Pro Tips to make the best air fryer donuts

When you make this air fryer donut recipe, make sure to use these tips and tricks for best results:

• Do not overwork the dough when kneading or the donuts will become dense and hard.
• Use parchment paper to help the donuts not stick and to reduce mess.
• When placing donuts in the air fryer basket, do not allow them to touch or get too close.

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Other recipes to check out

Once you’ve made these tasty air fryer donuts, you will want to check out some of these other great tasting recipes:

• Homemade churros
• Mini Churros Donuts
• Rice Pudding
• Strawberries and Cream

Let us know what you think

If you make this delicious recipe, let us know how it went! When you make this, be sure to take a pic and tag us on Instagram @dbellyrulesdmind or Facebook @thebellyrulesthemind!

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