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Air Fryer Jelly Donuts

Quick and easy air fryer jelly donuts filled with your favorite jam and dusted with powdered sugar. No frying mess, just deliciousness in under 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 8 donuts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
For the Filling and Dusting
  • 1/2 cup jelly or jam for filling
  • as needed none powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a cohesive dough forms.
  4. Roll the dough into balls, ensuring they are similar in size for even cooking.
  5. Use your finger or a small tool to create a cavity in each dough ball for the jelly.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the donuts in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each.
  3. Cook for 5–7 minutes until lightly golden. Adjust time as needed if browning quickly.
  4. Let cool slightly, then fill each donut with jelly or jam and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For best results, preheat the air fryer and keep dough ball sizes consistent. Dust powdered sugar right before serving for the best appearance.