Description
Irresistible pumpkin donut holes dance with autumn spices, bringing warmth to your kitchen. Crisp exterior and tender center make these air-fried treats a perfect seasonal snack you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted butter
Leavening and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Coating:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Blend the powdery ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly whisking flour, granulated sweetener, leavening agents, salt, aromatic spices to ensure uniform distribution.
- In a separate container, whisk together pumpkin puree, dairy liquid, egg, and liquefied butter until smooth and integrated.
- Gently fold wet components into dry mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the dough, creating a soft, slightly tacky texture.
- Delicately craft compact spheres approximately one-inch in diameter, using gentle hands to maintain consistent size and shape.
- For air fryer preparation, activate device at 350F, positioning donut spheres with adequate spacing within cooking chamber. Circulate hot air for 8-10 minutes until exterior transforms to golden-amber and interior feels tender.
- Alternatively, conventional oven method requires preheating to 350F. Arrange spheres on parchment-lined metallic tray, allowing balanced heat circulation. Bake 12-15 minutes until achieving rich golden coloration.
- Construct coating by thoroughly combining granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in shallow receptacle.
- While pastry orbs remain warm, carefully tumble each through spice-sugar mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
Notes
- Choose room temperature ingredients for smoother batter and consistent texture.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense donut holes.
- Adjust spices like adding ground ginger or cardamom for extra warmth and complexity.
- Make gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (air fryer) or 15 minutes (oven)
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg