Air Fryer Pumpkin Donut Holes (Printable Version)
Warm, cinnamon-spiced pumpkin bites with a crisp outside and soft inside, brushed with butter and rolled in sugar.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Donut Holes
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1.5 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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1.5 tsp baking powder
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1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice
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1/4 tsp kosher salt
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3/4 cup pumpkin purée
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1 large egg
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1/3 cup whole milk
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
# Steps to Cook:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and kosher salt until evenly blended.
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In another bowl, thoroughly mix pumpkin purée, egg, whole milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and incorporated.
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Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing to ensure tender donut holes.
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Using a spoon or small scoop, portion batter into evenly sized rounds and place on a parchment-lined or lightly greased tray.
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Preheat air fryer to 360°F. Arrange donut holes in a single layer with space between them, cooking in batches if necessary for 8–10 minutes until golden and puffed.
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While still warm, lightly brush donut holes with melted butter, then roll in combined granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to coat evenly.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Avoid overmixing batter for tender texture. Cook in batches to prevent overcrowding in air fryer.