Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes – Quick, Fluffy & No Deep Frying

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes are the perfect solution when you’re craving something sweet, warm, and bakery-worthy—without the mess of deep frying. These bite-sized treats come together fast, use simple pantry staples, and cook up beautifully in the air fryer. The result is a fluffy interior with a lightly crisp exterior, finished in a classic cinnamon-sugar coating everyone loves.

Using an air fryer means you get all the flavor and texture of traditional donut holes with significantly less oil. They’re lighter, less greasy, and ready in minutes, making them ideal for busy mornings, last-minute desserts, or a cozy weekend brunch. Plus, there’s no waiting on dough to rise or oil to heat—just mix, air fry, and enjoy.

These cinnamon sugar donut holes are incredibly versatile and easy to customize. Serve them fresh and warm for breakfast, pair them with coffee for an afternoon treat, or add a drizzle of glaze for a dessert-style upgrade. Kids love their bite-size shape, and adults appreciate how quickly they disappear from the plate.

Whether you’re new to air frying or already obsessed, this recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again. Soft, sweet, and irresistibly cozy, these Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes deliver homemade donut flavor with minimal effort—perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth any day of the week.

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Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

These Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes are fluffy on the inside, lightly crisp on the outside, and coated in a warm cinnamon-sugar blanket. Made without deep frying, they’re quick to prepare and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an easy dessert craving.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (about 2024 donut holes) 1x

Ingredients

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Donut Holes

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 cup milk

1 large egg

1 tbsp melted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tbsp melted butter

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.

Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients just until combined.

Lightly grease the air fryer basket. Scoop or pipe dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each).

Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 7–9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and cooked through.

Brush warm donut holes with melted butter, then toss in cinnamon sugar until evenly coated.

Serve warm.

Notes

Cooking Tips

  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer—cook in batches for even browning.

  • Use a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped for cleaner, uniform donut holes.

  • Toss in cinnamon sugar while still warm so the coating sticks better.


Variations

 

  • Glazed Donut Holes: Skip cinnamon sugar and drizzle with a vanilla glaze instead.

  • Pumpkin Spice: Add ¼ cup pumpkin purée and ½ tsp pumpkin spice to the batter.

  • Chocolate Sugar: Replace cinnamon with cocoa powder in the sugar coating.

  • Apple Cinnamon: Add finely diced apples and a pinch of nutmeg to the batter.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7–9 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
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