Golden, bite-sized donut holes with cinnamon sugar and colorful sprinkles, cooked to fluffy perfection in an air fryer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2/3 cup whole milk
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Coating
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - 2 tablespoons holiday-themed sprinkles (red, green, white)
# Directions:
01 - Set the air fryer to 350°F and allow it to preheat.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract thoroughly.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until a soft dough forms.
05 - Lightly dust your hands with flour and shape the dough into 1-inch balls, using approximately one tablespoon of dough for each.
06 - Place the dough balls in a single layer within the air fryer basket, ensuring space between each for even cooking.
07 - Air fry for 7 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even browning, until golden and cooked through.
08 - While warm, dip each donut hole into the melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture for coating.
09 - Finish by sprinkling holiday-themed sprinkles over the coated donut holes. Serve immediately.
