Easy Dairy-Free Air Fryer Treats: From Donuts to Cookies
Who says dairy-free treats can't be delicious? Your air fryer is the perfect tool for creating amazing dairy-free desserts and snacks that everyone will love. From sweet apple cider donuts to simple peanut butter cookies, and even creative ways to use leftover stuffing, these recipes prove that dairy-free cooking can be both easy and incredibly tasty.
Apple Cider Donuts
10 minutes350°F
Ingredients
- ⏲️ Time: 10 minutes
- 🌡️ Temperature: 350°F (177°C)
- 1 Can Buttermilk Biscuit Dough (8 count)
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ Cup Mulling Spices Syrup
- 2 Tbsp Cinnamon
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes. Mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl. Add mulling spices syrup to another bowl.
- Shape: Cut center holes from biscuits using a bottle cap. Form holes into balls.
- Coat: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over each raw donut.
- Cook: Reduce temperature to 350°F and air fry for 10 minutes with space between each donut.
- Finish: Dip warm donuts in syrup, then coat again in cinnamon sugar.
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
5 minutes400°F
Ingredients
- ⏲️ Time: 4-5 minutes
- 🌡️ Temperature: 400°F (204°C)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Mix: Combine peanut butter, egg, and sugar thoroughly in a mixing bowl
- Prep: Line air fryer basket with parchment paper
- Shape: Use a 1-inch cookie scoop for portions, create crosshatch pattern with fork
- Bake: Air fry at 400°F for 4-5 minutes until lightly golden brown
- Cool: Let cookies cool in basket before transferring to rack
Crispy Stuffing Hushpuppies
7 minutes400°F
Ingredients
- ⏲️ Time: 5-8 minutes
- 🌡️ Temperature: 400°F (204°C)
- 3 cups leftover stuffing
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
- Gravy for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare: Mix cold stuffing with beaten egg until well combined
- Shape: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands
- Cook: Air fry at 400°F for 5-8 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy
- Serve: Transfer to plate and enjoy with warm gravy for dipping
Tips for Perfect Dairy-Free Air Frying
- Always preheat your air fryer for consistent results
- Use parchment paper liners for easier cleanup with sticky ingredients
- Watch closely near the end of cooking time as sugary foods can brown quickly
- Let baked goods cool slightly in the basket to set properly
- Clean your air fryer thoroughly between sweet and savory recipes
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