Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 6-8 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer (Low Intensity):
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Dough (Medium Intensity):
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Form Donut Balls (Medium-High Intensity):
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls, creating donut balls.
- Air Fry (Medium-High Intensity):
- Place the donut balls in the preheated air fryer basket, leaving space between each.
- Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 6-8 minutes, turning the donut balls halfway through, until they are golden brown.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar (Low Intensity):
- While the donut balls are still warm, brush them with melted butter.
- In a bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Roll each donut ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well-coated.
- Serve (Low Intensity):
- Place the coated donut balls on a serving plate.
- Enjoy Your Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Balls! (Low Intensity):
Optional: Drizzle with chocolate or maple glaze for an extra sweet touch.
Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming 4 servings):
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used. Adjust quantities to fit your dietary preferences and restrictions.