Air Fryer Sour Cream Donuts
These air fryer sour cream donuts are a delicious and easy treat to make at home. The batter is made with sour cream, giving the donuts a moist and tender texture. They are then topped with a simple glaze for a sweet finish.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease the air fryer basket with a little cooking spray or brush with oil.
- Spoon the donut batter into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the preheated air fryer in the shape of donuts. You can make mini donuts or regular-sized donuts, depending on your preference.
- Cook the donuts in the air fryer for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. You may need to work in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
- While the donuts are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Dip each cooled donut into the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off. Place the glazed donuts on a wire rack to set.
- Let the glaze set for about 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious air fryer sour cream donuts!
Notes
Note: You can also add some additional flavor to the donuts by adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter. Feel free to get creative with your toppings as well, such as adding sprinkles or crushed nuts.