10 servingsair fryall spices

Rainbow Sprinkle Doughnuts

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

Icon of two silouettes of people

10 Servings

Rainbow Sprinkle Doughnuts
Red background with darker red circles

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 3 hour

Cook Time: 5 min

Cooking Technique: Air Fry

Yield: 10 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp all spices
  • 1½ tsp quick yeast
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cup Icing sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 to 5 drop desired food coloring
  • sprinkles

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar salt, all spices and quick yeast. Set aside.
  2. In a separate small bowl whisk the milk, melted butter and egg until just combine.
  3. Add the egg mixture into the flour mixture and combine using silicon spatula, transfer the dough to a clean work surface and knead for about 10 minutes.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover and let the dough rise for 1:30 to 2 Hours .
  5. Once the dough has risen, place it on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 8 – 10 pieces each piece should weigh between 20 to 25 grams. Shape the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet, brush them with the melted butter and let them rise for another 30 Minutes .
  6. In the meantime, make the glaze, in a small bowl combine the icing sugar, milk, vanilla extract and the food coloring. If using different color divide the glaze before adding the food coloring.
  7. Select Bake 350°F and set the time for 5 Minutes Press Start .
  8. When the Air Fryer has finished preheating, brush the basket with some melted butter and place the donuts inside of the basket. Bake in batches if needed.
  9. When the cooking time is completed open the basket and carefully dip the donuts into the glaze using tongs, as the donuts will be hot.
  10. Set on a cooling rack. Top with sprinkles, if desired. Enjoy!

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

View All Instant's Recipes

GET COOKIN’ WITH US