Air Fryer Donuts

Air Fryer Donuts

Breakfast Kid-friendly Quick Dessert Vegetarian
Prep  6 min
Cook  9 min
Total  15 min
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  1. 1. To prepare the Brown Butter Brioche, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling until it turns amber and smells nutty. Transfer to a bowl and let cool until it reaches a soft-solid consistency.
  2. 2. In a stand mixer, combine bread flour, milk, eggs, honey, yeast, and kosher salt. Mix on low for 3 minutes until a rough dough forms.
  3. 3. With the mixer on medium, add the cooled brown butter one tablespoon at a time, waiting for each to incorporate before adding the next. Knead for 10 minutes until the dough is silky and passes the windowpane test.
  4. 4. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 12 hours (overnight) for flavor development and ease of handling.
  5. 5. Roll the cold dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into rounds. Place on parchment squares and proof in a warm, humid environment for 90 minutes until very light and jiggly.
  6. 6. Preheat air fryer to 340°F (170°C). Lightly brush the donuts with a tiny amount of neutral oil.
  7. 7. Carefully transfer the donuts (on their parchment squares) into the air fryer. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook for 3 more minutes until deep mahogany gold.
  8. 8. Combine the powdered sugar, bourbon, heavy cream, and vanilla bean seeds from the Bourbon Glaze ingredients. Whisk until perfectly glossy.
  9. 9. Dip the warm brioche donuts into the glaze, allowing the excess to drip off. Immediately sprinkle with a few flakes of Maldon sea salt.
Nutrition per serving
Calories 210

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