Dutch Oliebollen in Air Fryer – Quick & Crispy Recipe
Dutch oliebollen are air-fried to a crispy exterior and fluffy interior, filled with raisins and apple bits.
Steps
- 1
Mix flour with baking powder, salt and sugar in a bowl.
- 2
Beat egg with milk in another bowl, then pour over dry ingredients and mix until thick, smooth batter.
- 3
Gently fold in raisins and apple cubes.
- 4
Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes.
- 5
Using two spoons, form small dough balls and place in air fryer basket in a single layer, not touching.
- 6
Cook for 10 minutes at 180°C (350°F), shaking basket halfway for even browning.
- 7
Check if done: oliebollen should be golden and crispy. If needed, cook 2-3 more minutes.
- 8
Carefully remove from air fryer, let rest 2 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Shopping list
all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, egg, milk, raisins, apple, powdered sugar
Recipe story
Oliebollen, traditional Dutch doughnuts, were first mentioned in the 17th century in the Netherlands. They were prepared by housewives to celebrate New Year and served at banquets of the House of Orange. The recipe was brought to America by Dutch settlers, becoming popular in New York. Today, oliebollen are a winter holiday staple in the Netherlands.
Ingredient Secrets
Sea salt
Sea salt, extracted from ocean waters by evaporation, was one of the most precious goods of antiquity, used both as food and as currency. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid with salt, which is the origin of the word 'salary'. Salt roads connected entire civilizations, and in the Middle Ages, salt was so valuable it was called 'white gold'.
