Brown Butter Cinnamon Donuts is made with flour, sugar, baking powder, milk; air fry at 350°F for 14 minutes to serve 8. 260 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
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Steps
- 1
Whisk flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add milk, egg, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Pipe or spoon into a greased donut mold. Don't overfill.
- 3
Air fry at 350°F for 6-7 minutes until donuts spring back when pressed.
- 4
Brown the butter until amber and nutty. Brush over warm donuts, then roll in cinnamon sugar.
Tip: Watch the brown butter closely — it goes from perfect to burnt in seconds. Pull at amber color.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 14 minutes vs ~24 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 260 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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