2 Ingredient Air Fryer Donut Bites Recipe
These 2-ingredient Air Fryer Donut Bites are a quick and easy treat made with just self-raising flour and sweetened Greek yogurt. Air fried to golden perfection, these bite-sized donuts are fluffy, lightly sweetened, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Perfect for a guilt-free indulgence or a fun snack, they can also be enhanced with a drizzle of melted chocolate for extra decadence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 donut bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 140 g (1 cup) self-raising flour
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 140 g (5 oz) sweetened Greek yogurt
- Melted butter, for brushing and coating
- Optional: Melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour and sweetened Greek yogurt. Stir until a soft dough forms with no dry patches.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently using your hands until smooth. If the dough feels sticky, rub a small amount of oil onto your hands to help handle it without sticking.
- Shape the Doughnuts: Divide the dough into two portions and roll each into a long log about 1-inch thick. Using a cutter or knife, cut each log into small pieces weighing about 8-12 grams. Roll each piece between your palms to form smooth, round doughnut balls.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for approximately 5 minutes, ensuring it reaches the ideal temperature for cooking.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly brush the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking and arrange the doughnut balls inside, leaving space between each to allow for expansion during cooking.
- Air Fry the Doughnuts: Toss the doughnut balls lightly in melted butter and air fry for 5 minutes, or until they have puffed up and turned golden. Note that uneven browning is normal when air frying.
- Finish with Cinnamon Sugar: While the doughnuts are still warm, brush them with melted butter and immediately roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to ensure the coating sticks perfectly.
- Serve: Enjoy these light and fluffy donut bites as they are, or enhance the indulgence by drizzling melted chocolate over the top before serving.
Notes
- Use sweetened Greek yogurt for best balance of flavor and texture.
- Oil your hands or the work surface lightly if dough is sticky to make shaping easier.
- Air fryer temperatures and times may vary; check doughnuts halfway through cooking to avoid over-browning.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute yogurt and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- These donut bites are best served warm for optimal texture and flavor.
Keywords: air fryer donuts, donut bites, Greek yogurt donuts, quick snack, cinnamon sugar donuts
