Description: Golden brown doughnuts with the warm, spiced flavors of gingerbread, topped with a sweet glaze and festive sprinkles. These air-fried treats are perfect for a cozy holiday morning or dessert table.
Recipe:
- Servings: 8 doughnuts
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling time)
- Cooking Time: 8-10 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Doughnuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Olive oil spray
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Holiday sprinkles for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare Dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Shape Doughnuts: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a doughnut cutter or two round cutters to shape the doughnuts. Chill the doughnuts in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook Doughnuts: Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Arrange doughnuts in a single layer and spray lightly with oil. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
- Make Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Decorate Doughnuts: Dip the cooled doughnuts into the glaze and decorate with holiday sprinkles.
- Serve: Arrange on a festive plate and enjoy with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
Nutritional Information (Per Doughnut):
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
Notes:
- For extra spice, add a pinch of ground cardamom to the dough.
- Store in an airtight container for up to two days.
- Pair with a cinnamon or nutmeg-flavored latte for the ultimate holiday treat.
Let me know if you’d like more festive dessert recipes or variations! 😊