Air Fryer Vegan Donuts
These Air Fryer Vegan Donuts are soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet plant-based donuts made without eggs or dairy. Cooked in the air fryer with minimal oil, this easy vegan donut recipe creates a healthier homemade treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup plant-based milk almond, oat, or soy
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Cinnamon sugar for coating
- Maple glaze or simple sugar glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease silicone donut molds or prepare to shape donut rings by hand.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, combine the plant-based milk, sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until a soft batter forms. Avoid overmixing.
- Pipe or spoon the batter into lightly greased silicone donut molds, filling them about ¾ full.
- Place the molds into the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 350°F for 7–9 minutes, or until the donuts are golden and spring back when lightly touched.
- Remove the donuts from the air fryer and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Finish by dusting with powdered sugar, rolling in cinnamon sugar, or drizzling with glaze.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts soft and fluffy.
- Fill molds only about ¾ full so the donuts have room to rise.
- If shaping donuts by hand, lightly flour your hands to prevent sticking.
- These donuts taste best fresh but can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes.