Air Fryer Strawberry Doughnuts
Make delicious and fluffy Air Fryer Strawberry Doughnuts with this easy recipe! These doughnuts are soft, tender, and packed with real strawberries, then topped with a sweet strawberry glaze for the perfect finish. Made in the air fryer for a lighter treat, this recipe offers a quick way to enjoy freshly made doughnuts without deep frying. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special treat!
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Small Bowl
- Doughnuts Pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 3 Tbsp melted butter
- 1/3 cup strawberries finely chopped or pureed
Frosting:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup finely chopped strawberries
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed into powder
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Doughnuts
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and chopped or pureed strawberries. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. The batter should be light and slightly runny.
Step 2: Fill the Doughnut Pans
- Pour the batter into a freezer ziplock bag and snip off one corner to create a piping bag. Pipe the batter into a well-greased doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 1/3 full. Alternatively, spoon the batter directly into the pan. Bake the doughnuts in the air fryer at 190°C (375°F) for 8-9 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Step 3: Cool and Prepare the Frosting
- Remove the doughnuts from the air fryer and let them cool completely. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and melted butter until smooth. Add in the finely chopped strawberries, a pinch of salt, and enough powdered sugar to achieve a spreadable consistency.
Step 4: Prepare the Strawberry Glaze
- For the glaze, mix the finely chopped strawberries and half of the powdered sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 1 minute to allow the strawberries to release their juice. Then, add the remaining powdered sugar and crushed freeze-dried strawberries, stirring until smooth. Use the glaze immediately to dip the cooled doughnuts.