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Air Fryer Banana Donut Holes

Delicious little bites combining ripe bananas and dough for a guilt-free treat, cooked in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed The riper, the better!
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk Can substitute with almond milk or any milk of your choice.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • as needed spray cooking spray for the air fryer
Optional Coating
  • to taste cinnamon-sugar mix For coating the donut holes.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your Air Fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
  3. In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Then add the milk and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. A few lumps are okay!
  5. Form small balls of dough (about 1–1.5 inches in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
Cooking
  1. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place donut holes in the basket, ensuring they don’t overcrowd.
  2. Air fry for about 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. While warm, toss the donut holes in a cinnamon-sugar mix or dust with powdered sugar.
Serving
  1. Let the donut holes cool slightly and enjoy while they’re warm!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for about a month; use parchment paper between layers.