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Crispy Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

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Quick and easy crispy air fryer cinnamon sugar donut holes that come together in about 10 minutes. These bite-sized treats have a crunchy exterior with a soft, tender inside and a sweet cinnamon sugar coating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) milk (whole milk preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons (42g) melted butter (for coating)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  2. In a separate small bowl, mix ⅓ cup (80ml) milk, 2 tablespoons (28g) melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3 minutes.
  5. Shape the dough into balls about 1 to 1 ¼ inches in diameter (about 1 tablespoon each), making around 12 donut holes.
  6. Place donut holes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 5–6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  7. While cooking, mix ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl and melt 3 tablespoons (42g) butter in another bowl.
  8. Once cooked, immediately toss donut holes in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to avoid toughness. Make donut holes uniform in size for even cooking. Preheat the air fryer for best results. Toss donut holes in cinnamon sugar immediately after cooking while still warm to ensure coating sticks well. Adjust air frying time slightly based on your air fryer model. For dairy-free, substitute milk and butter with almond milk and coconut oil.

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Keywords: air fryer, donut holes, cinnamon sugar, quick snack, easy dessert, crispy, sweet treat

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