Doughnuts are one baked good many people love to eat but few try making at home.
Even with premade dough, deep-frying can seem daunting – and expensive.
However, anyone with an air fryer can whip them up easily with this simple recipe by Candice Bannister, baking expert and owner of Candy’s Cupcakes.
She shared her four-ingredient formula for the perfect sweet treats and uses a ‘cheat’ method with ready-made batter.
Made with a plain doughnut base and Lotus Biscoff spread topping, the dessert bites couldn’t be more straightforward.
Method
First, preheat the air fryer to 190C, then prepare the dough. To do this, separate it into small, even chunks to form the portions for each doughnut.
Next, flatten the dough and use a small lid or round object to cut holes in the middle of each one for that signature ring shape.
Place the mini doughnuts in the air fryer in one single layer, allowing plenty of space between them for even cooking.
Fry the doughnuts at 180C for four minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through for golden-all-over results.
Five minutes may be better to get them perfect, but don’t cook them for too long or they’ll brown and burn.
Next, melt the Biscoff spread in the microwave until soft then gently dip the cooked doughnuts in the gooey spread and top with a dusting of sieved icing sugar.
Alternatively, swap out the Biscoff spread for Nutella, another chocolate spread, or even jam for a fruity twist.
