Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (260 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ cup melted butter (4 tablespoons, 28 grams)
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar (110 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree (169 grams)
- ½ cup buttermilk (125 ml)
- ½ cup melted butter (57 grams) (for coating)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams) (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in a medium bowl, then set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk the melted butter with brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Add the pumpkin puree and buttermilk and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the dry ingredients and whisk until there is no visible flour remaining.
- Spray a donut hole pan, small miniature muffin pan, or silicone egg bite pan with nonstick spray. Scoop about one tablespoon of batter into each cup.
- Bake in the air fryer at 350°F (177°C) for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the air fryer and cool for several minutes in the pan. Then turn the donut holes onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- When ready to coat the donut holes, melt the butter in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Roll them one at a time in the melted butter and then in the cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- Yield: About 45 donut holes (nutritional information calculated at 3 donut holes per serving).
- It is best to enjoy these donut holes on the same day that they are coated in cinnamon sugar. The butter and sugar will turn them soggy.
- Store uncoated donut holes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Dip in butter and roll in cinnamon sugar before eating.
- Optional: Serve with Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce for an extra delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 donut holes
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg