Best Air Fryer Donuts Recipe

Activate Yeast: Warm 1/4 cup milk to 110°F. Sprinkle yeast over warm milk with pinch of sugar. Let foam for 5 minutes.

Make Dough: In large bowl, whisk flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add yeast mixture, remaining milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until soft dough forms.

First Rise: Place dough in greased bowl, cover with damp towel. Rise in warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Shape Donuts: Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness on floured surface. Cut with 3-inch round cutter, then 1-inch center holes. Place on parchment squares.

Second Rise: Let shaped donuts rest 20 minutes until slightly puffy.