Description
Soft and fluffy air fryer donut holes made with just two simple ingredients. These yeast-free, egg-free, and dairy-free treats are quick to prepare, lightly crisp outside, tender inside, and perfect for coating in cinnamon sugar or filling with jam.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups self-rising flour
- 3–4 tablespoons extra self-rising flour (for shaping, if needed)
- 1 cup vanilla plant-based yogurt
- 1 tablespoon light-flavored oil (for kneading and greasing hands)
- 2 tablespoons plant-based butter, melted (for coating)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
- ⅓ cup strawberry jam (optional filling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour and vanilla plant-based yogurt.
- Stir with a spatula until small lumps form and the dough begins to come together.
- Lightly oil your hands and knead the dough in the bowl until a soft, elastic ball forms.
- Transfer to a lightly floured surface and add up to 3–4 tablespoons of extra flour only if the dough is too sticky.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a smooth ball with lightly greased hands.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil and arrange the donut holes with space between them. Lightly spray the tops.
- Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 8–9 minutes. Shake the basket and cook an additional 3–4 minutes if needed until golden brown.
- Cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Brush warm donut holes with melted plant-based butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- If filling, insert a piping syringe into the side and gently pipe jam inside each donut hole.
Notes
- Avoid adding too much flour to prevent dense donut holes.
- Plain yogurt can be used; add 1–2 tablespoons sugar if desired.
- For oven baking, bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15–18 minutes.
- Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Freeze up to 2 months and reheat in air fryer or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole
- Calories: 127 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
