Instructions
Combine the warm milk, active yeast, and sugar in a large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
Add the eggs, melted butter, and flour to the yeast mixture and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough, roll out to 1/2 inch thickness, and cut out 12 doughnuts using a cutter.
Let the cut dough rest for 5 minutes while preheating the air fryer to 160°C.
Lightly brush or spray the doughnuts with oil and air fry in batches for 8 minutes until golden brown.
Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl until smooth and glossy.
Dip the tops of the cooled doughnuts into the chocolate and decorate with sprinkles, allowing the glaze to set before serving.
Pro Tips
Use a stand mixer with a dough hook to make kneading easier.
Lightly brushing or spraying the doughnuts with oil helps achieve a better golden-brown color.
Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
Doughnuts are best served slightly warm or at room temperature.