Ingredients
Dry
- 2.5 cup All-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 2.25 tsp Active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (divided)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Other
- 1 spray Neutral cooking oil spray (for the air fryer basket and dough)
Wet
- 0.75 cup Non-dairy milk (warm (about 110°F))
- 0.25 cup Vegan butter (melted)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Strawberry jelly (for filling)
Method
- 1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the warm non-dairy milk, active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2. Stir in the melted vegan butter, vanilla extract, remaining granulated sugar, and salt.
- 3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 5. Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a 3-inch round cutter to cut out the doughnuts.
- 6. Place the cut doughnuts on small individual squares of parchment paper. Cover lightly and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 7. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket and the tops of the doughnuts with neutral cooking oil spray.
- 8. Working in batches, carefully transfer the doughnuts (on their parchment squares) to the air fryer. Air fry for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- 9. Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly. Transfer the strawberry jelly to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Use a skewer or chopstick to poke a hole in the side of each doughnut, creating a pocket inside, and pipe in the jelly.
- 10. Dust the filled doughnuts generously with powdered sugar while still slightly warm, and serve immediately.
Chef's notes
Make sure the non-dairy milk is warm but not hot (around 110°F) so it doesn't kill the yeast. You can use any flavor of jelly, jam, or even vegan custard for the filling.