If you’re looking for a delightful treat that captures the essence of comfort food, these Air Fryer Banana Donut Holes are just what you need! With a crispy exterior that reveals a soft, fluffy interior, they make for an irresistible snack or dessert. Perfect for any time of day, these bites pack a punch of flavor with minimal fuss. Plus, the air fryer makes them a healthier alternative, meaning you can indulge without the guilt!
This Banana Donut Holes recipe holds a special place in my heart as it brings back memories of my grandma's kitchen, filled with the sweet aroma of freshly baked goods. We’d often mash ripe bananas and transform them into mouthwatering treats. I've adapted her traditional recipe to utilize the air fryer, ensuring a lighter texture while keeping that nostalgic flavor we all love. It's a fun and easy recipe to make with kids, or for anyone wanting a quick and tasty dessert!
Recipe Ingredients
1 large banana: Ripe and mashed to create a smooth puree.
¾ cup Flour: All-purpose flour to form the dough.
½ teaspoon Cinnamon: Adds warmth and flavor to the bites.
½ cup Sugar divided: Used to sweeten the dough and coating.
1 teaspoon baking powder: Helps the bites rise and become fluffy.
A pinch of salt: Enhances the flavors in the bites.
2 tablespoons Coconut Oil melted: Gives a rich flavor and helps in brushing.
Mash banana until it forms a smooth puree.
Knead with lightly oiled hands and form a moist dough ball
Roll dough into balls
Air fry until they are fluffy and lightly golden
Roll in a cinnamon-sugar mixture
Tips and Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- Make sure your banana is perfectly ripe for the best sweetness and flavor.
- If you find the dough too sticky, gradually add flour until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Feel free to swap coconut oil with butter if you prefer a different taste.
- Serve with chocolate ganache or date caramel.
Banana Donut Holes
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F and spray parchment paper with non-stick spray.
- Combine ¼ cup granulated sugar and ground cinnamon and set aside
- Mash ripe banana until it forms a smooth puree.
- Add flour, ¼ cup of sugar,baking powder and salt and knead with lightly oiled hands and form a moist dough ball, adding up to1- 2 tablespoon flour if absolutely necessary
- Roll dough into balls, (tablespoon-sized portions ) and place them on parchment paper, lined with an air fryer basket about 1 inch apart.
- and spray with oil
- Air fry for 6-7 minutes, or until they are fluffy and lightly golden
- Remove from the Air fryer basket and immediately brush with melted coconut oil , Roll in a cinnamon-sugar mixture and Serve with chocolate ganache or date caramel.
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