Apple Cider Doughnut Holes
Remember the days when from-scratch doughnuts were too much of a hassle to make at home? Yeah, those days were right before you read this recipe. Because of the air fryer, you can absolutely have easy, quick, fresh mini doughnuts in no time at all (as in, in less than 20 minutes). These doughnuts are light and airy, thanks to the buttermilk and apple cider, and their simple applesauce icing really brings the fall flavor home.
Ingrediënten
For the doughnut holes:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk chilled
- 2 tablespoons apple cider hard or nonalcoholic, chilled
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- Vegetable oil for brushing
For the glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructies
- To make the doughnut holes: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Add the buttermilk, cider, and egg and stir with a small rubber spatula or spoon until the dough just comes together.
- Using a 1-ounce ice cream scoop or 2 tablespoons, scoop and drop 10 balls of dough into the air fryer basket, spaced evenly apart, and brush the tops lightly with oil.
- Cook at 350°F until the doughnut holes are golden brown and fluffy, about 6 minutes.
- Transfer the doughnut holes to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, applesauce, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Dip the tops of the doughnuts holes in the glaze, then let stand until the glaze sets before serving.
- If you’re impatient and want warm doughnuts, have the glaze ready to go while the doughnuts cook, then use the glaze as a dipping sauce for the warm doughnuts, fresh out of the air fryer.
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