Air fryer doughnuts with quick berry compote

Air fryer doughnuts with quick berry compote

Whether you call them doughnuts, beignets or fritters, these little balls of air-fried batter are an absolute delight (and ready in under 20 minutes).

Air fryer doughnuts with quick berry compote

The berry compote can be switched with custard, coulis or whatever you fancy – you can even pipe something into the beignets if you have the time!

  • Serves icon Makes 8
  • Time icon Hands-on time 10 min, air fryer time 7 min

Whether you call them doughnuts, beignets or fritters, these little balls of air-fried batter are an absolute delight (and ready in under 20 minutes).

The berry compote can be switched with custard, coulis or whatever you fancy – you can even pipe something into the beignets if you have the time!

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
204kcals
Fat
5.2g (2.6g saturated)
Protein
7.6g
Carbohydrates
30.6g (11.2g sugars)
Fibre
2.1g
Salt
0.4g

Ingredients

  • 2 medium free-range eggs
  • 250g ricotta
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 50g caster sugar, plus 1 tbsp
  • 200g self-raising flour
  • 250g frozen mixed berries
  • Icing sugar to dust
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Method

  1. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl, lightly beat, then stir in the ricotta, vanilla and caster sugar. Fold in the flour to create a thick batter.
  2. Heat the air fryer to 200°C. Use 2 dessert spoons to scoop the batter into 8 balls, adding them to the air fryer basket in a single layer with plenty of space between each (cook in batches if needed). Cook for 6-7 minutes until golden and crisp.
  3. Meanwhile, put the berries in a pan with 1 tbsp caster sugar. Bring to a simmer, then bubble for about 6 minutes until broken down into a compote. Serve the doughnuts warm and dusted with icing sugar, with the berry compote for dunking.

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
204kcals
Fat
5.2g (2.6g saturated)
Protein
7.6g
Carbohydrates
30.6g (11.2g sugars)
Fibre
2.1g
Salt
0.4g

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Recipe By:

Emily Gussin
Food producer and sustainability lead, delicious.

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