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Air Fryer Apple Cider Donut Holes

Air Fryer Apple Cider Donut Holes

Who doesn’t enjoy quick and tasty treats? Air fryer apple cider donut holes are a delight, easy to whip up in just 10 minutes at 360°F. Simply mix the ingredients, shape them into balls, and cook in the air fryer. Honestly, it’s straightforward and delicious!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 donut holes 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

For coating:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Reduce the Apple Cider: Start by simmering the apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat until it’s reduced to about 1/4 cup. This concentrates the flavor and should take about 20 minutes. Let it cool.

Reducing apple cider on stove for donut recipe

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Whisking dry ingredients for apple cider donut holes

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and the reduced apple cider.

Combining wet ingredients including apple cider and eggs

4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Prepare the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 360°F. If your model requires preheating, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

6. Shape Donut Holes: Using a small scoop or spoon, form the batter into balls. You can lightly grease your hands with oil to prevent sticking.

Shaping and arranging apple cider donut holes in air fryer basket

7. Cook: Place the donut holes in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching. Cook for about 4 minutes, then flip each donut hole and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

8. Coat the Donut Holes: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. While the donut holes are still warm, toss them in the cinnamon sugar to coat evenly.

Tossing freshly air fried donut holes in cinnamon sugar

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking and crispiness.

  • Author: Suborna Tanchangya
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut hole
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 58mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg

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