There is nothing better in the fall than a plate of Air Fryer Apple Cider Donuts. They are amazingly awesome all time of year, but once the farm stands start selling fresh apple cider, I am thinking about all things apples.
If you have never had an apple cider donut, they are amazing. They are light and flavorful. The air fryer does an amazing job of creating a perfect donut. Although not fried, it comes close to the air frying.
Like most apple cider donuts, these donuts start with a mulled cider, infused with cinnamon sticks. Then coated in cinnamon spice, which brings another layer of flavor to the donut.
I love eating these for breakfast, while I have my hot cup of coffee. This, to me, is the perfect fall breakfast or dessert.
Air Fryer Apple Cider Donuts
Donut Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 3/4 all-purpose flour
- 1/3 brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 egg
- Olive Oil Spray
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Simple Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a small saucepan, bring your apple cider (add the cinnamon sticks) to a slow simmer, and simmer until lit reduces by about half. (10 to 15 minutes) Let cool.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix the cooled apple cider, melted butter, and eggs, mix well.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture.
- Mix until well combined.
- Spray your donut pan.
- Add the batter to the donut pan, filling about 2/3 way full.
- Set into the air fryer for 10-12 minutes at 320 degrees F, air fryer setting.,
- Let cool slightly.
- Dip the donut into the melted butter, and then roll them around in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Some Common Questions Asked About Air Fryer Apple Cider Donuts,
What Donut Pans Can I Use In The Air Fryer?
I believe strongly that you can make anything in the air fryer, as long as you have the right pan. So, I consider all of my pans investments. If you would like to get make donuts, like, me there are really two choices that I recommend:
These will fit all air fryers as you can cut them to size. Silicone is perfectly safe to use in the air fryer, but as always, check your manufacturer guidelines.
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3-Pack Silicone Donut Baking Pan of 100% Nonstick Silicone. BPA Free Mold Sheet Tray. Makes Perfect 3 Inch Donuts. Tray Measures 10×7 Inches
For larger air fryers, I highly suggest these. They are easy to fill and easy to air fry.
Wilton Non-Stick 6-Cavity Donut Baking Pans, 2-Count
Some Other Great Air Fryer Donut Recipes–
EASY AIR FRYER BAKED CHOCOLATE DONUTS
AIR FRYER BAKED CINNAMON SUGAR DONUTS
AIR FRYER, MAPLE BACON FROSTED DONUTS
Don’t Forget To Pin, Air Fryer Apple Cider Donuts–
Air Fryer Apple Cider Donuts
There is nothing better in the fall than a plate of Air Fryer Apple Cider Donuts. They are amazingly awesome all time of year, but once the farm stands start selling fresh apple cider, I am thinking about all things apples.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 32
- Yield: 9 Servings 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Donut Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 3/4 all-purpose flour
- 1/3 brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 egg
- Olive Oil Spray
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2–3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a small saucepan, bring your apple cider to a slow simmer, (add the cinnamon sticks) and simmer until lit reduces by about half. (10 to 15 minutes) Let cool.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix the cooled apple cider, melted butter, and eggs, mix well.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture.
- Mix until well combined.
- Spray your donut pan.
- Add the batter to the donut pan, filling about 2/3 way full.
- Set into the air fryer for 10-12 minutes at 320 degrees F, air fryer setting.,
- Let cool slightly.
- Dip the donut into the melted butter, and then roll them around in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Keywords: Air Fryer Apple Cider Donuts
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