Air Fryer Christmas Donut Holes (Printable Version)

Fluffy, golden donut holes coated with cinnamon sugar and festive sprinkles for a quick holiday treat.

# Components:

→ 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)

# Preparation steps:

01 - Set the air fryer to 350°F and allow it to reach temperature.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until homogeneous.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until a soft dough forms.
05 - Dust your hands lightly with flour and roll dough into 1-inch balls, approximately one tablespoon each.
06 - Place the shaped dough balls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring space between them.
07 - Cook in the air fryer for 7 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even browning, until golden and cooked through.
08 - While still warm, dip each donut hole into melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Finish by sprinkling festive sprinkles on top.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy holiday treat
  • Golden and fluffy donut holes with festive sprinkles
02 -
  • For extra flavor add a pinch of nutmeg to the dough
  • Substitute sprinkles with powdered sugar for a classic finish
03 -
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking
  • Use a small brush to evenly coat donut holes with melted butter before rolling them in cinnamon sugar
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