Fluffy, golden-brown donut holes with cinnamon sugar and holiday sprinkles, made quickly in an air fryer.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend whole milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until a soft dough forms.
05 - Lightly flour hands and roll dough into 1-inch balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each.
06 - Place donut holes in single layer in the air fryer basket, spacing evenly to allow air circulation.
07 - Air fry for 7 to 8 minutes, shaking basket halfway through cooking until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - While warm, dip each donut hole in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
09 - Sprinkle with holiday-themed sprinkles and serve warm.
