Low Sodium Air Fryer Donuts

Total time1 hr 52 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time12 min

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the dough

¼ cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast Original Signature SELECT Active Dry Yeast - 3-0.25 Oz Food Club Active Dry Yeast, Gluten Free Kroger Active Dry Yeast Fleischmann's - ACTIVE DRY YEAST 3PK
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½ cup whole milk, warmed to about 100°f (38°c)
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
½ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
1 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola oil or vegetable oil), for brushing

For the glaze

1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
3–4 tbsp whole milk
½ tsp vanilla extract

For serving

sprinkles, for topping (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the warm water and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl) and let stand for 5 minutes, until foamy and fragrant.
2
Add the warmed milk, sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture and stir to combine. Add the flour and salt, then mix with the dough hook on medium speed (or stir with a wooden spoon, then knead by hand) for 5–6 minutes, until the dough is smooth, slightly tacky, and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the bowl.

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