Delicious Air Fryer Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

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20 min
°C | 375°F
14 people
Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 cup gluten free flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2.5 teaspoon pumpkin spice (Notes: divided use)
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (Notes: melted)
  • 1 null large egg
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 0.5 cup apple cider
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 4 tablespoon sugar (Notes: for coating)

Instructions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    Slowly fold dry ingredients into wet. Stir until just combined, do not over mix.
  3. 3
    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.
  4. 4
    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.

Tips & Variations:

  • To make these vegan and eggless, use ¼ cup applesauce in place of an egg. Also use vegan butter in place of butter.
  • Stored in an air-tight container on your countertop for 2-3 days.
  • Donuts can be placed in a freezer-proof container and frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Defrost and warm in oven, air fryer or microwave.

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