Name: Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Cups flour; ¼ Cup sugar; 2 Tsp baking powder; ¼ Cup + 1 Tbsp cold butter, diced; ¾ Cup milk; ½ Cup sugar; 1 Tbsp cinnamon

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Who doesn’t love donuts? They are incredible comfort food but have also been labeled as one of the unhealthiest foods. What if you could make a healthier option? One that actually tastes good. These Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes are not only healthier but also really tasty. Let’s take a closer look at how to make Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes in a small bowl.

Are air fryer donuts healthy?

Look. Donuts are never going to be a healthy option. Donuts are made with white flour and have sugar, butter, and other good things. However, these donuts are HEALTHIER because they aren’t deep-fried.

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Does overcrowding an air fryer affect the cooking process?

Yes! When your air fryer is crowded, things don’t cook properly. You need air to circulate in order to get the best results. Remember, it’s always best to cook things in more than one batch than end up with poor results.

Can I put something else on the outside of the donut holes?

Of course! You can make a glaze using powdered sugar and milk. You could frost the donut holes with your favorite frosting. You could even add sprinkles to the frosting. Just have fun with it.

What are the ingredients to make Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes?

To make this Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes recipe, you are going to need the following ingredients:

Flour
Sugar
Baking powder
Butter
Milk
Sugar
Cinnamon
Cooking spray

How to make Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

Now that you have gathered your ingredients, it is time to make Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes. All you have to do is follow the steps below:

dried ingredients such as flour, sugar and baking powder in a mixing bowl with a whisk over it.

In a bowl, combine the flour with the sugar and the baking powder.

Chunk of butter inside dried mix ingredients.

Add the butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Remember that your butter should be cold in order for this to work.

Add the milk and mix until combined. Do NOT overmix, or your donuts will be tough. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes or until the dough is soft and elastic. Again, do not overwork the dough.

Break the dough into 16 balls, and they should be smaller than a golf ball. You are making donut holes, not full-sized donuts. Keep the size small.

Transfer to the air fryer basket and spray with cooking spray. Set at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Halfway through, shake the basket so the donut holes fry evenly. You can also turn the donuts over with a set of tongs.

Baked donut holes inside air fryer basket.

While the donut holes are cooking, combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Dip each warm donut hole in the mixture and toss to coat. Serve warm or allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Your Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes are ready to serve!

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes Recipe

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Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

Yield: 16 donut holes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Making donut holes in the air fryer is so much easier than you might think! All you need is a few simple ingredients and about 20 minutes.

These cinnamon sugar donut holes are crispy on the outside and perfectly fluffy on the inside. Plus, they’re coated in a delicious cinnamon-sugar coating that will make your mouth water.

So if you’re looking for an easy and delicious breakfast or dessert, then give this recipe a try!

Ingredients

2 Cups flour
¼ Cup sugar
2 Tsp baking powder
¼ Cup + 1 Tbsp cold butter, diced
¾ Cup milk

For the coating:

½ Cup sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon

Instructions

In a bowl combine the flour with the sugar and the baking powder. Add the butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands work into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
Add the milk and mix until combined. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes or until the dough is soft and elastic.
Break the dough into 16 balls, they should be smaller than a golf ball.
Transfer to the air fryer basket and spray with cooking spray. Set on 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Halfway through shake the basket so the donut holes fry evenly.
While the donut holes are cooking, combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Dip each donut hole in the mixture and toss to coat.

Notes

*Don't forget the cooking spray.

●Check at the 15-minute mark to see how much extra time they need to be evenly cooked and golden.
●Make sure you are not overcrowding the air fryer basket. If your basket is on the smaller side work in batches to ensure an even air frying.