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Easy Vegan Air Fryer Donuts

Easy Vegan Air Fryer Donuts

Fluffy, cake-style vegan donuts made fast in the air fryer. Mix, cut, and coat with cinnamon sugar or glaze.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Donut Dough

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg optional but classic
  • 0.67 cup unsweetened almond milk or oat milk
  • 3 tbsp melted coconut oil or neutral oil
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

For Cooking

  • 1 tsp neutral oil for misting basket and tops

Toppings (choose one)

  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar for cinnamon sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon for cinnamon sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter, melted for brushing before cinnamon sugar
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar for vanilla glaze
  • 1.5 tbsp unsweetened almond milk for glaze; add more to thin
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract for glaze

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Lightly mist the basket with neutral oil.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl.
  • Stir almond milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and vinegar in a cup.
  • Pour wet into dry. Fold just until a soft dough forms; avoid overmixing.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead 3–4 times to smooth.
  • Roll or pat dough to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut 8 donut rings; re-roll scraps.
  • Arrange donuts in the basket with space. Mist tops lightly with oil.
  • Air fry 4 minutes. Flip and cook 3–4 minutes more, until golden and set.
  • Repeat with remaining donuts. Air fry holes for 3–4 minutes, if using.
  • For cinnamon sugar: mix sugar and cinnamon. Brush donuts with melted vegan butter; toss to coat.
  • For glaze: whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip warm donuts; let set.

Notes

Variation: Add 1/2 tsp lemon zest to the dough for a bright twist, or top glazed donuts with sprinkles. Storage: Best day-of. Keep covered at room temperature up to 1 day; re-crisp in the air fryer at 320°F for 2 minutes.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Vegan Air Fryer Donuts flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.