Mediterranean Air Fryer Donuts

The Mediterranean Air Fryer Donuts are a soft and light sweet. They are perfect to make for breakfast or dessert. These donuts are made from a soft simple yeast dough and cooked in the air fryer. The use of the little honey and cinnamon gives them extra flavor. You can also add chopped walnuts or pistachios for decoration. They are ready to prepare in 1 and a half hours. The donuts contain 190 kcal, 30 g net carbs, and 4 g protein. You can easily store them for a long time in a container so their taste and texture will never get spoiled. Serve these Mediterranean Air Fryer Donuts with Scrambled eggs, Honey drizzle, and crushed walnuts for toppings.

STATS:

• Calories: 190 kcal
• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Serving size: 1 donut
• Cook time: 10 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
• Diet: Vegetarian
• Serving: 8 donuts

EQUIPMENT:

• Air fryer
• Large mixing bowl
• Measuring cups &  spoons
• Whisk
• Wooden spoon
• Cooling rack
• Rolling pin
• Donut cutter
• Parchment paper
• Pastry brush

INGREDIENTS:

MAKING DONUT DOUGH:

• 2 tsp  instant dry yeast
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• One tsp vanilla extract
• Half tsp salt
• Two cups all-purpose flour
• Half tsp ground cinnamon
• Three  tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 large egg
• Half cup warm milk
• Olive oil spray

HONEY CINNAMON TOPPING:

• Quarter cup honey
• Quarter tsp ground cinnamon
• 1tbsp melted butter
• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts

DECORATION:

• Powdered sugar
• Chopped pistachios
• Extra honey

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

• You can use the all-purpose flour to make the base of the dough. It will also give the dough a pastry shape. You can add it smoothly to make a soft texture in the dough. You can also use bread flour instead, but the texture may change.

EGG:

• Eggs are used to bind all the ingredients together. It will help the dough of the donuts to hold together and give the donuts a soft texture.. The eggs keep the shape of the donuts and keep them soft from the inside. Flax eggs are a good substitute to be used in the recipe, as per your choice.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

• This provides a pleasant smell to the donuts. Vanilla extract will add some extra flavor to the donuts and make the donuts more delicious. The little almond extract can also be used instead, as per your choice.

HONEY:

• The honey will add a natural sweetness and a rich flavor to the donuts. It also helps make the topping of the donuts smooth and delicious. You can also use maple syrup as an alternative. It works well in the recipe and provides the best result.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Take a bowl and combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
2. Now add the vanilla essence egg and milk in a vessel and mix them to form a soft dough,
3. Now knead the dough for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If it sticks, add a little flour.
4. Add the olive oil in the bowl and put the dough on it and keep it warm.
5. Roll the dough with the flour. Now cut the donuts with a donut cutter.
6. Now heat the air fryer for 3 minutes with a little olive oil in the air fryer basket.and put the donuts in it, one by one and keep some keep gap in them.
7. Then cook them for 10 minutes, until they get golden and cooked.
8. Take a small bowl and mix honey, cinnamon, and melted butter in it.
9. Now brush the honey mix onto warm donuts with a brush and put chopped walnuts or pistachios on top.
10. Lastly, let them cool a little, then serve them warm.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

BREAKFAST:

• Fresh fruit salad
• Greek yogurt
• Scrambled eggs

DESSERT:

• Vanilla yogurt dip
• Honey drizzle
• Melted dark chocolate

TOPPING:

• Chopped pistachios
• Crushed walnuts
• Powdered sugar

TIPS:

• Include the warm milk so the yeast will give the best result.
• Put only a few donuts in the air fryer  and leave space in them.
• Avoid adding too much flour; it will  make the donuts hard.
• Brush the honey mix on the warm donuts so it sticks well.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Add the donuts to a container and store them for 3 days in the fridge.

FREEZER:

• You can also store them in a container for 2 months so they will taste their best.

FAQs:

Should I make these donuts without yeast?

• Yes, you can make these donuts without yeast. You can use baking powder instead, but the texture will change a little.

Is it possible to prepare the dough in advance?

• Yes, the dough can be made early and stored in a fridge for later use.

Is it a good idea to add chocolate to these donuts?

• Yes, you can drizzle melted dark or milk chocolate on the top of the donuts.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 190 kcal

Net carbs: 30 g

Iron: 1.2 mg

Total carbs: 32 g

Vitamin A: 35 µg

Fiber: 1.5 g

Calcium: 35 mg

Protein: 4 g

Serving size: 1 donut

Sodium: 145 mg

Serving: 1 donut

Potassium: 75 mg