Fluffy Baked Donuts – Oven or Air Fryer (Sweet or Savory Dough)

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These baked donuts are the definition of versatile: a neutral, fluffy dough that works perfectly for both sweet fillings (chocolate, jam, custard) and savory options (cheese, ham, spreads).

No deep frying required-just bake in the oven or cook in the air fryer for a lighter result that still delivers that soft, pillowy texture and a beautiful golden finish.

Perfect for breakfast, snacks, parties, or meal prep.

Fluffy Baked Donuts - Oven or Air Fryer (Sweet or Savory Dough)
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Fluffy Baked Donuts – Oven or Air Fryer (Sweet or Savory Dough)

Recipe by George Zolis
5.0 from 1 vote
Course: SnackCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy
Servings

12

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

260

kcal
Total time

35

minutes

These fluffy baked donuts are soft, airy, and perfect for both sweet and savory fillings. Made without frying, theyโ€™re easy in the oven or air fryer.

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Ingredients

  • Dough

  • 700 g 5 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour

  • 280 g 1 1/6 cup Lukewarm Milk

  • 14 g 2 5/6 tsp Dry Yeast or 35 g Fresh Yeast

  • 2 tsp 2 tsp Sugar

  • 1 tsp 1 tsp Salt

  • 80 g 5 1/2 tbsp Butter, softened

  • 2 2 Eggs

  • For Brushing

  • 100 g 7 tbsp Butter

How to make baked donuts

  • Dough
  • In a bowl, add the milk, eggs, sugar, and yeast. Mix.
  • Add the salt and gradually incorporate the flour while mixing.
  • Add the butter and knead for about 5 minutes until you have a soft dough that doesnโ€™t stick to your hands.
  • Transfer to the counter and knead briefly using folding motions.
  • Lightly oil a bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
  • Shaping
  • Transfer to a floured surface and gently deflate.
  • Divide into 12 equal balls.
  • Shape each piece into your desired donut shape.
  • Place on a parchment-lined tray and let rest for 20 minutes.
  • Brush with melted butter.
  • Baking (Oven)
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 180ยฐC / 350ยฐF (fan) for 15โ€“20 minutes.
  • Air Fryer Option
  • Preheat air fryer
  • Cook at 200ยฐC / 390ยฐF for 3-4 minutes
  • Flip and cook for another 2-4 minutes
  • Final Touch
  • Brush again with melted butter for shine.
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These Donuts Are Fluffyโ€ฆ Without Frying

Golden on the outside, soft on the inside-and no deep frying involved.

These donuts give you everything you love about classic donuts, but in a lighter, easier version that you can make anytime.

And the texture?
Still pillowy, airy, and incredibly satisfying.

The Secret Behind This Perfect Dough

This dough is slightly enriched, meaning it includes:

  • eggs
  • butter
  • milk

This creates donuts that are:

  • soft
  • elastic
  • perfect for filling

And because the dough is neutral, you can go sweet or savory.

Oven vs Air Fryer – What to Choose?

Oven

  • more even baking
  • softer interior
  • ideal for large batches

Air Fryer

  • faster
  • slightly crispier outside
  • perfect for small batches

Both give excellent resultsโ€”just choose what suits you.

Sweet or Savory? You Decide

Use this dough for:

Sweet

  • chocolate spread
  • jam
  • powdered sugar

Savory

  • cheese
  • ham
  • sandwich fillings

One recipe-endless possibilities.

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