Air Fryer Christmas Donut Holes (Printable Version)

Golden, bite-sized donut holes with cinnamon sugar and festive sprinkles, cooked quickly 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

→ For 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 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until a soft dough forms.
05 - Lightly flour hands and shape dough into 1-inch balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each.
06 - Place donut holes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each.
07 - Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
08 - While warm, dip each donut hole in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
09 - Sprinkle with festive holiday sprinkles before serving warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick and easy holiday treat
  • Perfectly golden and fluffy
02 -
  • Contains wheat gluten dairy and egg allergens
  • Substitute sprinkles with powdered sugar for a classic finish
03 -
  • Make sure to shake the basket halfway for even cooking
  • Use holiday-themed sprinkles for a festive appearance
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