Description
Enjoy soft, fluffy, and healthy Blueberry Donuts made effortlessly in an air fryer. These yeast-free donuts burst with fresh blueberry and zesty lemon flavors, offering a delicious treat that’s both quick to make and lighter than traditional fried donuts.
Ingredients
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Donut Dough
- 2 cups Self Raising Flour
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Kosher Salt
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter (for brushing)
- ½ cup Yogurt
Blueberry Glaze
- 1 cup Blueberries
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tbsp Heavy Cream
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Donut Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine self-raising flour, baking powder, kosher salt, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Stir these dry ingredients together, then gradually mix in the yogurt to form a soft dough. Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Shape the Donuts: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it between your palms, elongating it lengthwise. Join the ends to create a ring-shaped donut. Alternatively, roll the dough to about 1-inch thickness and use a donut cutter or two cookie cutters of different sizes (one large and one small) to cut out the donuts.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Place the shaped donuts into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Brush the tops of the donuts with melted unsalted butter. Set the air fryer to 350°F (180°C) and cook for 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Blueberry Glaze: In a bowl, combine sugar, blueberries, and heavy cream. If using fresh blueberries, blend the mixture in a food processor until smooth to create a glaze. For frozen blueberries, thaw slightly before blending or mash them evenly with sugar and cream for a chunky glaze.
- Glaze and Garnish: Once the donuts have cooled slightly, drizzle or brush the blueberry glaze over them. Garnish with fresh lemon zest for added brightness and serve immediately to enjoy the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- These air fryer blueberry donuts are yeast-free, resulting in a quicker preparation time compared to traditional yeast donuts.
- Using fresh or frozen blueberries works well, but fresh blueberries yield the best flavor in both dough and glaze.
- Be gentle when folding in blueberries to prevent the dough from becoming too wet or blue-streaked.
- Donuts are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are made for optimal softness and flavor.
- The glaze can be adjusted for sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Donut
- Calories: 117 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
