Air Fryer Pumpkin Donut Holes

These fluffy pumpkin spice donut bites cook quickly in the air fryer, then get tossed in cinnamon sugar for a warm, crisp-coated fall breakfast treat—without deep frying.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 8 min · Yield: 24 · Method: Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes. Lightly grease the basket with cooking spray or a thin coating of melted butter. (about 3 min) — 350°F
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, 1/2 cup sugar, pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until smooth. (about 3 min)
3. Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and stir just until no dry flour remains. Do not overmix. Using a tablespoon measure, roll the dough into 24 small balls and arrange them in the basket in a single layer, leaving space between them. (about 5 min)
4. Air-fry for 7 to 9 minutes, turning the donut holes halfway through, until puffed and lightly browned. They should feel springy and reach at least 190°F in the center. (about 8 min) — 350°F
5. While they cook, mix the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Brush the hot donut holes lightly with melted butter, if needed, and immediately roll them in the cinnamon sugar. Serve warm. (about 3 min)