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Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes

Air fryer pumpkin spice donut holes are mixed into a soft dough, air-fried until puffed and lightly browned, then rolled in cinnamon sugar. A melted-butter coating helps the warm, tender bites hold onto every bit of spice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
resting 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 356
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the donut holes
  • 1.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree canned
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • nonstick cooking spray as needed
For the coating
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Method
 

Make the dough
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  2. In a second bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, egg, and canola oil.
  3. Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture just until a soft dough forms.
Air-fry the donut holes
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
  2. Lightly coat the basket with cooking spray.
  3. With lightly floured hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
  4. Arrange the balls in the basket in a single layer with space between them; work in batches as needed.
  5. Air-fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, turning the donut holes halfway through, until puffed and cooked through with lightly browned outsides.
Coat the donut holes
  1. Stir the granulated sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl.
  2. Brush the warm donut holes with melted butter.
  3. Roll them in the cinnamon sugar until coated.
  4. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For an even coating, brush and roll the donut holes while warm. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; freezing is not recommended because the coating can become damp. Use dairy-free butter for a dairy-free butter swap.