Air Fryer Donut Holes
Air Fryer Donut Holes are the perfect bite-sized treat. They're fluffy and tender, and the air fryer allows you to cook them without the need for a big pot of oil. Toss them in a cinnamon and sugar coating for an extra bit of indulgence.
donut holes
Equipment
- 1 Biscuit Cutter
Ingredients
- ½ cup whole milk warmed to 100-110 F
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Add the warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast to the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk to combine. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes, or until the yeast is foamy and fragrant.
- Next add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Whisk again to combine.
- Attach the dough hook to the stand mixer and set the speed to low (Kitchenaid #2). Slowly add the flour and salt. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Continue mixing until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and begins to form a ball. If the dough is too wet (sticking to the sides of the bowl) add more flour one tablespoon at a time until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead the dough (on low speed for 5 minutes if using a stand mixer) until the dough is smooth and just barely sticks to your hands. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and then place it in a warm spot to rise until doubled in size– about 1 hour.
- Punch the dough down slightly and then transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Use a floured rolling pin to roll the dough until it is ½” thick. Cut out large round circles (3”) and then use a smaller (1”) round cookie cutter to cut out the center of the donuts. This dough is best if not re-rolled so try to cut as many donuts as possible the first time.
- Place the donuts and donut holes on a parchment lined baking sheet and allow them to rise for an additional 30 minutes, or until they have increased in size by about 50%. In the meantime, preheat your air fryer to 350ºF/176ºC for 5 minutes. parchment-lined
- Lightly grease your air fryer with nonstick baking spray and add a few donuts (or donut holes) to the basket. Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer! Spray the tops of the donuts with nonstick baking spray. Cook the donuts (or donut holes) for 5 minutes, or until they are light brown and a toothpick inserted into the donut comes out clean. Continue cooking the donuts in batches. Garnish the donuts with your favorite glaze and enjoy!
Notes
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- For a cinnamon sugar coating, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and set it aside to cool slightly. In another bowl, stir together ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Dip the donuts in melted butter and then in the cinnamon sugar.
- For a traditional glazed coating, mix together 2 cups of powdered sugar with 1/4 of your milk of choice. Dip the donut holes in the glaze until completely covered and set on a rack until the glaze hardens.
- For a powdered sugar coating, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and set it aside to cool slightly. Fill another bowl with powdered sugar. Dip the donuts in melted butter and then in the powdered sugar.
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, don’t worry– this recipe can be easily made by hand. Follow the instructions as written in Steps 1 and 2 and then use a wooden spoon or dough whisk to incorporate the dry ingredients. Knead by hand for 5-7 minutes and continue with the recipe as written.
Nutrition Information
Serving 1g | Calories 120kcal | Carbohydrates 19g | Protein 3g | Fat 3g | Saturated Fat 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat 1g | Trans Fat 0.1g | Cholesterol 9mg | Sodium 54mg | Potassium 53mg | Fiber 1g | Sugar 3g | Vitamin A 104IU | Vitamin C 0.004mg | Calcium 17mg | Iron 1mg
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