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Air Fryer Lemon Donuts

Air Fryer Lemon Donuts

Air Fryer Lemon Donuts are a light, zesty treat topped with lemon glaze, ready in just 30 minutes for citrus lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 donuts
Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Donut Molds
  • Cooking Spray

Ingredients
  

Donuts

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cups cornstarch
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted and melted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

Glaze

  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
  • 4-5 tablespoons butter, unsalted and melted

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, salt, buttermilk, eggs, butter, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
  • Mix well until it’s well blended.
  • Mix until smooth. Spray your donut pans with non-sticking cooking spray and pour the batter in ¾ way full. Set them into the air fryer for 10-12 minutes at 320 degrees F, air fryer setting.
  • Make the icing mix by blending the sugar, lemon zest, and melted butter. Drizzle over the donuts.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

These donuts are perfect for any citrus lover and are ready in just 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 338mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 245IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg
Keyword air fryer desserts, Air Fryer Lemon Donuts, baked donuts, citrus desserts, easy donuts, lemon donuts
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