Air Fryer Apple Cider Donuts
Easy and quick air fryer apple cider donuts are one of the best desserts of fall! These donut holes are an old fashioned favorite while also being gluten free and made with simple ingredients. You can make these homemade in under 20 minutes with no yeast and without a donut pan!
Servings 14 donuts
Calories 188kcal
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cup gluten free flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice divided use
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup apple cider
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
Donut Instructions
- Whisk together gluten free flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt and pumpkin spice. In another bowl combine melted butter, egg, maple syrup, apple cider and applesauce.
- Slowly fold dry ingredients into wet. Stir until just combined, do not over mix.
- Using a plastic bag, place donut mixture into bag and snip one bottom corner. Fill egg mold ¾ full with donut batter. Smooth tops out with a spoon. Air fry at 375F for 10-12 minutes. Donuts will be done when a toothpick comes out clean.
Pumpkin Spice + Sugar Topping Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine 4 tablespoon of sugar with 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice.
- Pour 1-2 tablespoon of melted butter over donuts and shake gently to coat. Place donut into sugar mixture and gently roll until coated.
Notes
- Vegan: To make these vegan and eggless, use ¼ cup applesauce in place of an egg. Also use vegan butter in place of butter.
- Storage: Stored in an air-tight container on your countertop for 2-3 days.
- Freezer: Donuts can be placed in a freezer-proof container and frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Defrost and warm in oven, air fryer or microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1donut | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.9g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 7.2g