Air Fryer Apple Ring Doughnuts
There’s nothing quite like homemade Air Fryer Apple Ring Doughnuts! You can make this delicious treat with minimal oil. Check out this quick and easy recipe!
Ingredients:
- 2 apples
- 100 grams self-raising flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 50 ml plant-based milk
- 40-50 ml sparkling water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- â…“ cup sugar (for coating)
- 4 tablespoons oil
Equipment:
- Air fryer
- Apple corer
- Knife
- Fork
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the flour and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In another bowl, combine the â…“ cup sugar with the cinnamon powder.
- Prepare the Apples: Wash, dry, and peel the apples. Use the apple corer to remove the cores, then slice the apples into rings, avoiding slices that are too thick or too thin.
- Make the Batter: Combine the milk with the flour mixture and mix well. Gradually add sparkling water until you reach the desired consistency—don’t make the batter too thin.
- Coat the Apple Rings: Dip the apple rings into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Prepare the Air Fryer: Line the air fryer basket with round parchment paper and generously oil it. Place the coated apple rings in the basket, one at a time.
- Air Fry: Brush the apple rings with oil and air fry at 370°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through. If needed, apply more oil during cooking.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Once cooked, immediately roll the apple rings in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Apple Varieties for Air Fryer Apple Ring Doughnuts:
Gala apples are a great all-purpose choice for this recipe. However, you can also use other varieties such as cooking apples, which are ideal for baking and frying. Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, and Braeburn apples are also excellent options.
Using Pancake Mix as a Shortcut:
If you’re looking to save time, you can use store-bought pancake mix instead of making the batter from scratch. Just add milk or water to the pancake mix to achieve a quick and easy batter.
Substitute for Self-Raising Flour:
If you don’t have self-raising flour, you can make your own blend. Combine 1 cup of plain flour with 1½ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Mix well to create a substitute.
Purpose of Sparkling Water:
Sparkling water helps make the batter light, fluffy, and crisp. While you can use regular water or milk, the texture won’t be as airy and crisp as with sparkling water.
Making Cinnamon Sugar:
Cinnamon sugar is simple to make at home. Combine â…“ cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Mix well and store in an airtight container. This blend is also great for topping 3-Ingredient Vegan Oatmeal Waffles.
Using Icing Sugar:
Icing sugar can be used to sprinkle over the doughnuts if you prefer a finer, sweeter coating.
Serving Air-Fried Apple Ring Doughnuts:
For the best taste, serve the apple ring doughnuts immediately. They are delicious on their own but also pair well with hot beverages or milkshakes, especially for kids.
Reheating Leftovers:
If you do have leftovers, preheat the air fryer for a couple of minutes, then cook the doughnuts for about 2 minutes to reheat them.
Notes:
- You may need to cook the apple rings in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Nutrition Information (per serving, 12 pieces):
- Calories: 115
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Potassium: 48 mg
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 10 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Vitamin A: 24 IU
- Vitamin C: 1 mg
- Calcium: 10 mg
- Iron: 0.1 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
