Air Fryer Christmas Donut Holes (Printable Version)

Golden, bite-sized holiday treats with cinnamon sugar and festive sprinkles, quick and easy to make.

# What You 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)

# Steps:

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, mix milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until a soft dough forms.
05 - Lightly flour your hands and shape the dough into 1-inch balls (approximately 1 tablespoon each).
06 - Place the dough balls in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, ensuring space between each.
07 - Air fry for 7 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until golden and cooked through.
08 - While warm, dip each donut hole in melted butter, then coat thoroughly with cinnamon sugar.
09 - Sprinkle with festive holiday sprinkles and serve warm.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Quick holiday treat
  • Perfectly golden and fluffy donut holes
02 -
  • For extra flavor add a pinch of nutmeg to the dough
  • Sprinkles can be substituted with powdered sugar for a classic finish
03 -
  • Use fresh sprinkles to keep the festive look vibrant
  • Shake the air fryer basket gently halfway through cooking for even browning
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