Homemade Air Fryer Doughnut Holes are delicious, whether for dessert or breakfast. Rolled in cinnamon sugar, they are a decadent family treat.
Ingredients
Doughnuts
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed to 100-110 degrees F
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 Tablespoons butter, melted (OPTIONAL)
Instructions
For the doughnut holes:
Combine the milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes, or until the yeast becomes foamy on top.
Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Whisk to combine. Add the flour and cinnamon and stir until the shaggy dough forms
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently until a smooth dough forms–about 2-3 minutes. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and set it in a warm spot to rise until doubled in size–about 2 hours.
Once the dough has risen, place it on a lightly floured surface (don’t punch it down) and cut it into 20 small pieces. Shape the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet to rise for another 45 minutes.
Once the dough has risen slightly, place a few doughnut holes in the air fryer and cook at 375Ffor 6-8 minutes, or until they’re golden brown on the outside. Repeat with the remaining doughnut holes
For the Cinnamon Sugar:
Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. If you like a thin coating of cinnamon sugar, roll the hot doughnuts in the cinnamon sugar immediately when they come out of the air fryer. If you like a thick coating of cinnamon sugar, roll the doughnut holes in melted butter before adding them to the cinnamon sugar.
