Air Fryer Apple Cider Donuts
Air Fryer Apple Cider Donuts are the perfect blend of warm spices and sweet apples, delivering a delightful treat ideal for any occasion. These fluffy, golden-brown donuts are air-fried to perfection, coated in cinnamon sugar, and bursting with flavor that will make you forget all about store-bought options. Enjoy them fresh out of the fryer or save some for later—either way, they promise to bring joy to your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix apple cider, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- Lightly grease a donut pan and fill each cavity halfway with batter.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Cook donuts in batches for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Toss warm donuts in cinnamon sugar immediately after frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment by incorporating cardamom or using pumpkin puree instead of apple cider. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or freeze for future enjoyment.