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).

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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).

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
Directions :
  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.