Air-Fryer Donut Holes
These plant-based donut holes are simple to make with ingredients you have on hand. They are healthier than a typical fried donut and will help to satisfy your donut craving. You can also make these in a regular oven (see notes below).
Ingredients
Donut Holes
- 2 cups whole wheat flour or flour of your choice
- 2 tbsp turbanado sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder aluminum free, is possible
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 tbsp Earth Balance buttery spread plant-based "butter"
- ¾ cup almond milk or other plant-based milk
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp water or plant-based milk add more if necessary
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Combine dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt.
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Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the 4 tbsp of buttery spread into the flour mixture until well combined.
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Stir milk into the flour. When it becomes too difficult to stir, use your hands to knead the dough into a ball.
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Pinch-off pieces of the dough and roll into (24-30) little balls.
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Heat your air-fryer to 350 degrees. You can spray the basket slightly with oil, but it isn't required.
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Combine powered sugar with water in a bowl to make a glaze. You can add cinnamon if you prefer a cinnamony glaze.
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Place balls into basket a few (6-8) at a time. Make sure they have room to rise.
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Air-fry for 5 minutes. Check after 4 minutes to be sure they aren't getting too brown.
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When they are done, remove them from the fryer and let them cool slightly. Then spoon the glaze over them and place them on a rack covered with parchment paper.
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Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
To bake donut holes in a regular oven. Preheat to 350 degrees F and place balls on a parchment paper covered cookie sheet. Bake 5 minutes.
