Donut Sticks

Donut sticks are rectangular-shaped fried pastries that are crispy on the outside, warm and doughy on the inside, and covered with a sweet glaze. Or get creative and roll them in cinnamon and sugar, dust them with confectioners’ sugar, or even add your favorite sprinkles or chopped nuts. They are the ultimate indulgence! Try my Glazed Cake Donuts, too!

Donut Stick Ingredients & Substitutions

Cake Flour: Cake flour is made from a specific variety of soft wheat. It is finely milled with a lower protein content than all-purpose flour, resulting in a delicate texture for cakes, pastries, and other baked goods. We recommend using bleached cake flour for best results, or unbleached for a more natural option.

Room Temperature Ingredients: For easier mixing and for better results, make sure the butter, egg, sour cream, and buttermilk are at room temperature.

Oil: Look for vegetable or canola oil for frying.

Glaze: I used the glaze recipe from my cake donuts. You can certainly leave off the glaze if preferred. Or, roll them in your favorite topping.

What to Pair With Donut Sticks

Although delicious on their own, there are some delicious complements to this classic treat:

CoffeeHot ChocolateIce Cream: No spoon? No problem! Use a donut stick to scoop up each bite of ice cream.Dips: Serve the donuts with some chocolate syrup and caramel for dipping.

Baking Donut Sticks In The Oven

If you don’t want to mess with frying the donut sticks in oil, bake them in the oven! Follow the same instructions up to frying in oil. Instead, place the donut sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400°F for 12 minutes. Don’t forget to add the glaze after the donuts have cooled slightly. They will not taste like a signature fried donut, but may be suitable for someone looking for avoid frying.

Air Fryer Donut Instructions

Craving a donut, but trying to avoid deep-frying? You can also use your air fryer to get the donut sticks made. Spray both sides of the donut sticks with cooking spray. Then, place them into the basket of your air fryer and air fry for about 8 minutes at 350°F. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches.

How to Store

Here are our top tips for proper storage of Homemade Donut Sticks:

Let the donut sticks cool completely. Use an airtight container or resealable plastic bag, making sure the container or bag is large enough to hold all the donut sticks in a single layer.Seal it tightly to lock in the freshness and store it in a cool, dry place.Enjoy for up to 3 days when stored properly.

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