Ingredients
- 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.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and the reduced apple cider.
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.
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.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- 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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