Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donuts
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Coating:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Ensure there are no large lumps and that the spices are evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula. Mix just until the flour disappears. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the donuts tough instead of fluffy.
- Lightly grease a silicone donut pan that fits inside your air fryer, or pipe the batter into circles on a piece of parchment paper cut to fit the basket. You can also use a spoon to fill the molds about 3/4 full.
- Place the donuts in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 7 to 9 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If you are not using a mold, ensure the donuts are not touching each other to allow for proper airflow.
- While the donuts are cooking, melt the 1/4 cup of butter in a small bowl. In another small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.
- Once the donuts are done, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool for just a minute so you can handle them. Brush each donut with melted butter and then toss it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.