Banana Cinnamon Donut Holes

These Banana Cinnamon Donut Holes are air fried to perfection and served with the most delicious cinnamon sugar glaze dipping sauce. You know those cinnamon twists from Dominos? Well, these Banana Cinnamon Donut Holes are better and healthier! Donut holes scream fall, so let’s manifest the cozy season together by making these delicious air fryer donuts. 

Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast, a fun snack, or a dessert to impress, these donut holes have you covered.

Why You’ll Love These Banana Cinnamon Donut Holes:

• Quick & Easy: With just 30 minutes from start to finish, these donut holes are perfect for busy mornings or a last-minute sweet treat.
• No Deep-Frying: These donut holes are air-fried, making them a lighter option without sacrificing flavor.
• Banana Boost: The mashed bananas add natural sweetness and moisture, meaning you can skip the extra sugar in the dough.
• Versatile: Not only can you enjoy these donut holes on their own, but they also pair perfectly with hot cocoa or milk, making them a versatile addition to your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients for Banana Cinnamon Donut Holes:

For the Dough:

• 2 large bananas
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Cooking spray

For the Topping:

• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

For the Glaze Dip:

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 teaspoons heavy cream

Instructions for Banana Cinnamon Donut Holes:

For the Donuts:

1. Mash the Bananas: Start by mashing the bananas in a bowl until smooth.
2. Make the Dough: Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the mashed bananas. Stir until the mixture forms a crumbly dough. Use your hands to knead the dough until it comes together into a smooth, pliable ball.
3. Shape the Dough: Break off pieces of the dough and roll them into 1-inch round balls.
4. Prepare the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
5. Cook the Donut Holes: Place the dough balls into the air fryer, ensuring they’re spaced apart. Spray them lightly with cooking oil. Air fry for 6 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

For the Topping:

1. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
2. Coat the Donut Holes: Melt the butter in a separate bowl. Roll each donut hole in the melted butter, then immediately coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Set aside on a plate.

For the Glaze Dip:

1. Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and heavy cream until smooth.
2. Serve: Dip each cinnamon sugar-coated donut in the glaze dip. Enjoy while warm!

These Banana Cinnamon Donut Holes are best enjoyed fresh from the air fryer, but they’re just as delicious if you save a few for later. Happy snacking!

Banana Cinnamon Donut Holes

McKinley Hatch

These air fried banana cinnamon donut holes are done in under 30 minutes and are served with a delicious cinnamon sugar glaze. Warm and cozy donut holes served with your beverage of choice make for the tastiest fall breakfast or dessert.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack

Servings 10 donut holes

Equipment

• 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  

For the Dough:

• 2 large bananas
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Cooking spray

For the Topping:

• 6 tablespoons butter melted
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

For the Glaze Dip:

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 teaspoons heavy cream

Instructions

 

For the Donuts:

• Mash the bananas with a fork until smooth and add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
• Stir with a spoon until you have a crumbly dough form. Now use your hands to fully combine the dough until you have a dough texture come together (I kneaded the dough until it came together).
• Use your hands to separate dough balls into 1-inch round pieces.
• Roll each dough ball until they form a round shape.
• Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F. Spray the inside with oil or line it with parchment paper.
• Place the round shaped dough balls in the air fryer, spaced apart, and spray them with cooking oil.
• Air fry for 6 to 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

For the Topping:

• In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to create cinnamon sugar.
• In a separate small bowl, melt the butter.
• One by one, place each completed dough ball in the melted butter, and then immediately into the cinnamon sugar topping bowl - coat each completely and set aside on a plate.

For the Glaze Dip:

• Combine the powdered sugar, cinnamon and heavy cream into a small bowl. Once a smooth glaze forms it’s ready.
• Dip each cinnamon sugar-coated donut in the glaze dip and enjoy while warm!

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