The four-ingredient doughnuts are perfect for an after-dinner treat or just for when you fancy something sweet. They’re also so easy to make – you don’t even need to make the batter!
Doughnuts are a beloved treat for many, but not everyone dares to try making them at home. The thought of deep-frying, even with ready-made dough, can be intimidating and costly. But fear not, as Candice Bannister, baking guru and owner of Candy’s Cupcakes, has shared an easy-peasy recipe using an air fryer and just four ingredients.
Her ‘cheat’ method uses ready-made batter to create a plain doughnut base, topped off with a luscious Lotus Biscoff spread. The result? A dessert that’s as simple as it is scrumptious.
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Air fryer doughnut recipe
Ingredients
- Premade dough (must be suitable for doughnuts)
- 50g granulated sugar
- Two tablespoons melted butter
- Two tablespoons of biscoff spread (or similar)
Method
Start by preheating your air fryer to 190C and preparing the dough. Divide it into small, equal chunks to form each doughnut.
Next, flatten the dough and use a small lid or round object to cut out the middle of each piece, creating that classic doughnut ring shape.
Arrange the mini doughnuts in a single layer in the air fryer, ensuring there’s plenty of space between each one for even cooking, reports the Express.
Fry the doughnuts at 180C for about four minutes until they’re golden brown, flipping halfway through to ensure they’re evenly cooked. You might need five minutes to get them just right, but be careful not to overcook them or they’ll burn.
Once they’re done, melt the Biscoff spread in the microwave until it’s soft.
Then, gently dip each cooked doughnut into the gooey spread and finish with a dusting of sieved icing sugar.
If you fancy a change, why not swap the Biscoff spread for Nutella, another chocolate spread, or even jam for a fruity alternative?