What matters
Long mixing after adding flour makes the rings tougher rather than lighter.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer quark cinnamon doughnuts
Air fryer quark cinnamon doughnuts baked as small cake rings. Made with quark, egg and baking powder, without yeast, deep-frying or sugar glaze.
Total time
1 hr 3 min
Calories
283 kcal
Servings
3 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Baked rings need stable moulds
Six small rings make three sweet servings. They have a cake crumb, not the airy texture of fried yeast doughnuts. Two baking batches and 10 minutes of cooling are included.
Breakfast
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Recipe
Air fryer quark cinnamon doughnuts
Air fryer quark cinnamon doughnuts baked as small cake rings. Made with quark, egg and baking powder, without yeast, deep-frying or sugar glaze.
Ingredients
3 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Lightly grease six stable heatproof doughnut moulds about 7 cm across with 5 g oil. Check three fit in the basket with airflow gaps. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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2
Mix and season
Mix egg, quark, milk, sugar and remaining 10 g oil until smooth. Fold in flour, baking powder and cinnamon briefly. Fill moulds no more than two-thirds; keep the second half of batter chilled.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 160 °C. Bake two batches of three rings about 15 minutes each at 160 °C. Test with a skewer: no raw batter should cling. Extend gently depending on moulds.
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4
Check and serve
Cool about 10 minutes on a rack, briefly in moulds first, then release carefully. Serve two rings each without extra glaze.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer quark cinnamon doughnuts
Serving guidance
Cinnamon is in the batter; sugar coating and chocolate are not included.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Vanilla instead of cinnamon gives a milder flavour.
Muffin moulds remove the hole and require reassessing cooking time.
Nutrition per serving
283kcal
41.2 gCarbohydrates
11.1 gProtein
7.7 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer quark cinnamon doughnuts
No, they are baked in moulds and have a small-cake crumb.
No, baking powder raises this cake batter; no proving is needed.
Not alone: they do not hold ring shapes steadily and may move in the airflow.
Overfilled or thick moulds lengthen baking. Use a skewer and continue rather than judging colour alone.
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