Do you love donuts? Well then you are going to love these quick & easy air fryer donut bites! Light, fluffy donuts made with just two simple ingredients and finished with a delicious cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for a quick treat!
If you have a sweet tooth, you are also going to love my Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookies & my Single Serving Molten Lava Cake!
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Ingredients
- Self Rising Flour
- Sweetened Greek Yogurt
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Make the dough!
Air fry at 350 for 5 minutes!
Toss in melted butter & cinnamon sugar!
Top with melted chocolate & enjoy!
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour and yogurt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently with your hands until smooth, ensuring there are no dry patches of flour. If the dough feels sticky, rub a little oil on your hands to help manage the dough without sticking.
- Shape the Doughnuts: Divide the dough into two portions and roll each portion into a long log, about 1-inch thick.
- Using a dough scraper or knife, cut the dough into small pieces, roughly weighing 8-12g each. Gently roll each piece between your palms to form smooth doughnut balls.
- Air Fry the Doughnuts: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Lightly brush the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking.
- Toss the doughnuts in melted butter and place them in the basket, leaving space between each doughnut as they will expand while cooking.
- Air fry for 5 minutes, or until puffed and golden (note: they may not brown evenly, which is normal for air frying).
- Finish with Cinnamon Sugar: While the doughnuts are still warm, coat them in melted butter, then immediately roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to ensure the sugar sticks perfectly.
- Serve: Enjoy these light and fluffy doughnuts as they are, or dip them in melted chocolate for an extra indulgent treat!
Substitutions
- Sweetened Greek Yogurt: unsweetened yogurt with 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- Self Raising Flour: All purpose flour with 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Storage
Store any leftover doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm them in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes or microwave for 10-15 seconds. Avoid refrigeration, as it can make the doughnuts dry.
Top tips for success
- Use thick yogurt: Avoid watery yogurt to prevent the dough from becoming too sticky. Greek yogurt works best.
- Don’t over-knead: Gently knead the dough just until smooth to keep the doughnuts light and fluffy.
- Space doughnuts apart: Leave enough room in the air fryer for them to puff up without sticking together.
FAQs
Absolutely! Bake them at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes, then coat in melted butter and cinnamon sugar for a similar result.
Air frying doesn’t always produce even browning due to the circulating hot air, but rest assured, they’ll still be fully cooked and delicious!
Yes, you can! Simply add 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt to each cup of regular flour to make your own self-raising flour.
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2 ingredient Air Fryer Donut Bites
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour and yogurt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently with your hands until smooth, ensuring there are no dry patches of flour. If the dough feels sticky, rub a little oil on your hands to help manage the dough without sticking.
- Divide the dough into two portions and roll each portion into a long log, about 1-inch thick.
- Using a dough scraper or knife, cut the dough into small pieces, roughly weighing 8-12g each. Gently roll each piece between your palms to form smooth doughnut balls.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Lightly brush the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking.
- Toss the doughnuts in melted butter and place them in the basket, leaving space between each doughnut as they will expand while cooking.
- Air fry for 5 minutes, or until puffed and golden (note: they may not brown evenly, which is normal for air frying).
- While the doughnuts are still warm, coat them in melted butter, then immediately roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to ensure the sugar sticks perfectly.
- Enjoy these light and fluffy doughnuts as they are, or dip them in melted chocolate for an extra indulgent treat!
Notes
- Do not over knead the dough or add too much flour when kneading, it won't be as fluffy!
- If you are baking in the oven, bake them at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes, then coat in melted butter and cinnamon sugar for a similar result.
Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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