Perfectly fried vegan glazed donuts need just 7 ingredients and taste just like your favorite shop! Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
These fried vegan glazed donuts are so simple and satisfy every craving you may be missing from your favorite store.
Donuts can completely be a comfort food, especially when you have then fresh out of the oven. There’s a reason that Krispy Kreme lights up that sign when they have hot ones ready and everyone runs towards them.
They are soft and almost melt in your mouth they are so delicious. These glazed vegan donuts are no exception. They are completely:
- vegan/plant based
- dairy free
- egg free
For awhile now we have been asked to create fried version of our baked glazed vegan donuts and now it’s finally here.
Once you have your dough proofed, it takes just minutes to fry these up and you will be so happy that maybe you’ll even do a little dance!
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What ingredients do I need to make Fried Vegan Glazed Donuts?
This recipe uses our vegan everything dough in order to make the dough part and then a simple vegan glaze in order to dip them into.
Full ingredient amounts listed in the printable recipe card below.
The ingredients that you need are:
- Flour
- Instant yeast
- Salt
- Dairy Free Milk (we like Oat) – you can also sub for water if needed
- Maple Syrup (can also use agave or vegan cane sugar)
- Vegan Butter
- Powdered Sugar
That’s it! That’s all you need for the perfect fried vegan donuts.
How do you make fried vegan glazed donuts?
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt. Then, add in the dairy free milk and maple syrup.
Using a spatula, fold until mostly combined. Sprinkle a little more flour if you need to not be sticky and form a ball.
Once your ball is formed, you will want to grease the same bowl you mixed in and place the dough ball back into the bowl.
Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let sit for 60-90 minutes in a warm, draft free place.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to be about a quarter of an inch thick. Then using a donut cutter or a 3″ biscuit cutter, cut out your donut shapes.
If using a biscuit cutter, find a smaller cap or lid to cut out a center for your donut.
Fold dough back up and then roll out again to cut out more dough until no more exists.
Place each cut out on a baking sheet and then cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
Heat oil up to 330-350 degree F.
Fry for about 30-45 seconds or until golden brown on each side.
Carefully remove donuts from hot oil and place on a cooling rack with a sheet pan under it to catch the oil or a towel lined plate.
Repeat until all donuts are cooled.
While waiting for donuts to bake, make your glaze. Whisk together your melted butter, milk and salt. Add in a little powdered sugar at a time, whisking after each addition until a smooth glaze forms.
Remove donuts from fryer, let most of the grease drip off and then dip both sides in the glaze while still hot.
Serve immediately or let cool to room temperature and store in an air tight container for up to 2 days.
Can I make these vegan donuts Top 8 Allergen friendly?
There is flour, dairy free milk, and dairy free butter in this recipe. If you are completely Top 8 Free, use an alternative dairy free milk like oat or hemp for this recipe. Otherwise, just use one that works for your family.
For the dairy free butter, you want one that is also soy free. We prefer Earth Balance soy free in the red tub!
We cannot recommend a gluten free flour to use with this dough at this time.
How long are Glazed Fried Vegan Donuts good for?
These fried vegan glazed doughnuts will last for up to 2 days when stored in an air tight container.
Best if warmed for 10-15 seconds if not eating immediately.
They can be stored at room temperature and do not need to be refrigerated.
What other vegan breakfast recipes should I try?
Once you try these delicious vegan donuts, you may be looking for other amazing vegan breakfast ideas that you should try.
If you want a baked doughnut variety, you can try our vegan baked glazed donuts or baked vegan chocolate donuts.
Otherwise, here’s some both sweet and savory dairy free breakfast ideas.
- Vegan Banana Pancakes
- Vegan Sausage Biscuits and Gravy
- Super Soft Vegan Blueberry Muffins
- Perfect Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
- Vegan Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuits
- Dairy Free French Toast
- Dairy Free Banana Bread
All the recipes above are vegan, dairy free, and egg free. Some can be made Top 8 Allergy Friendly.
Fried Vegan Glazed Donuts
Ingredients
For the dough
- 3 ½ – 4 cups flour (we prefer bread, can use all-purpose or whole wheat)
- 1 package instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups dairy free milk (we like oat – can use any non-strongly flavored dairy free milk or even water if needed)
- ¼ cup maple syrup (can sub for agave or vegan cane sugar)
For the glaze
- 2 tablespoon non-dairy milk
- 2 tablespoon vegan butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups flour, yeast, and salt. Then, add in the dairy free milk and maple syrup.
- Using a spatula, fold until mostly combined. Sprinkle a little more flour if needed to not be sticky and form a ball.
- Once ball is formed, grease the same bowl mixed in and place the dough ball back into the bowl. *If you are oil free, then just make sure sides of bowl are floured, or use a silicone bowl to easily get it out
- Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let sit for 60-90 minutes in a warm, draft free place until doubled.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to be about a half inch thick. Then using a 3.5" donut cutter, cut out your donut shapes. Then using a 1" small cutter, cut out the center. Leave to make donut holes or fold back up with remaining dough, then roll out again to cut out more donuts until no dough remains.
- Place each cut out on a baking sheet and then cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- While waiting, whisk together your melted, butter, milk and salt for your glaze. Add in powdered sugar and whisk to form a smooth glaze. Add more non-dairy milk if you'd like a thinner glaze, 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Heat oil up to 330-350 degree F.
- Fry for about 30-45 seconds or until golden brown on each side.
- Carefully remove donuts from hot oil and place on a cooling rack with a sheet pan under it to catch the oil or a towel lined plate.
- Remove donuts from fryer, let most of the grease drip off. Repeat until all donuts are done. Glaze once cooled.
- Serve immediately or let cool to room temperature and store in an air tight container for up to 2 days.
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This post was originally published on 6/7/2019 and edited on 2/6/2020.
Grace
This recipe is fantastic! Just finished making them in the air fryer and it worked great.I
Coated the doughnut balls in cinnamon sugar and the doughnuts in a powdered sugar glaze. It’s a great hassle free easy and delicious doughnut recipe. Love your channel and your recipes . Y’all have such a positive energy!!God bless and keep going!
LarishaBernard
So glad that you enjoyed them! And thanks so much for your kind words
PAO
Dear Larisa and Andrew,
Thank you for the Blog.
I love backing, I am not vegan. However I love to bake for my vegan friends and family, I have found your blog after being challenged me to try out vegan filled donouts. I thing it will work you way, I have not tried out but have seen some of the comments, well done you!
Now I have a bit of trouble, since I am not use to work with cups and spoons, I work with grams 🙁 I will have a go with them and I will come back with my gram measurements if they work out in case someone ask 🙂
I wish you a successfull new year.
Jess
Have you ever used an air fryer for frying your donuts?? Wondering if it would still work.
LarishaBernard
We haven’t, but sure it would
Melsy
I made these and they were excellent! Thank you
LarishaBernard
We’re so excited to hear that it was a hit! Thanks for taking time to leave a review, we really appreciate that. Have a great week!
Amanda
Hello! How much oil do you need for frying?
LarishaBernard
It depends on what you are frying it in. A skillet you would need about 4 cups. In a deep fryer you would need to fill it up more
Nate Whitsell
I can’t give up donuts. But, for the health of my family, we are going vegan and gluten free, so I NEEDED this recipe!!! HAHA. You two are LIFE SAVERS! I followed the recipe decently, but used some Trader Joe’s gluten-free all-purpose flower and had to top it off with arrowroot flour and some flax meal which led to a different consistency, but our mishapen glazed “donut holes” were UH-MAY-ZING. These will become a staple in our weekly or monthly routine for sure!
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My wife showed me your IG profile, and I KNOW we will be making A LOT of what we see! Thanks again for all you do!
LarishaBernard
We are so excited that they were a hit. We appreciate you taking time to leave a review! Have a great week
Pau
hello! planning to make these tomorrow. how many grams of yeast do you use?
LarishaBernard
Hi, one package is 2 1/4 teaspoon. Roughly 6-7g but better measure out with teaspoon