Air Fryer Doughnuts

Step 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook, combine milk, 1 tsp sugar and the yeast.

Step 2
Leave for 10 minutes until frothy.

Step 3
Add remaining sugar, salt, egg, melted butter and 1/2 of the flour to the milk mixture.

Step 4
Mix on low until combined, then add the remaining flour.

Step 5
Increase speed to medium low and knead for 7 minutes, until the dough is elastic and smooth.

Step 6
Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth or cling film.

Step 7
Lave to rest until doubled in size.

Step 8
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, punch down and roll into a large rectangle of 1/2 inch thickness.

Step 9
Cut out 10 donuts using a 2.5 inch round cutter.

Step 10
Use a small round cutter to cut a hole into the center.

Step 11
Place onto a tray with lightly floured greaseproof paper on it.

Step 12
Cover lightly with cling film.

Step 13
Leave to rise for 30 minutes.

Step 14
Preheat Air Fryer to 180c.

Step 15
Spray basket with oil spray.

Step 16
Place the doughnut to the air fryer basket carefully.

Step 17
Spray doughnuts with oil and cook for 4 minutes.

Step 18
Repeat with remaining Doughnuts.

Step 19
Make the glaze by combining the butter, milk and golden syrup in a pan.

Step 20
Heat gently over medium low heat till melted.

Step 21
Turn the heat right down and add chocolate.

Step 22
Whisk till melted.

Step 23
Remove from heat and whisk in the icing sugar.

Step 24
Place the mixture over a bowl of warm water and dip the doughnuts into it.

Step 25
Allow glaze to set for 30 minutes before serving.