Pumpkin Donut Holes made in the air fryer are soft, tender bites coated in cinnamon sugar. Each of these air fryer donut holes has the perfect amount of pumpkin spice too!
Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes
I’m so happy to share with you this recipe for Air Fryer Pumpkin Donut Holes. These little treats are perfect for the fall season! With pumpkin spice in both the donut balls and icing, they will make any breakfast feel like it’s right out of a coffee shop.
I love fall and all the amazing aromas and flavors that go with it. So, I am now turning my attention to apple and pumpkin desserts — two of my favorites. I knew I just had to share my pumpkin spice donut holes recipe with you!
Pumpkin season is in full swing, and these pumpkin donut holes are a perfect treat for all your fall gatherings. They’re quick, easy, and delicious!
The air fryer makes doughnut holes light and fluffy on the inside while giving you that crispy outside texture. Have fun with toppings like cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar to make these holiday treats shine!
If you love a great homemade donut, some of my favorite Air Fryer Donut Recipes are AIR FRYER BAKED VANILLA DONUTS, AIR FRYER NUTELLA DONUTS, AIR FRYER APPLE FRITTERS, and AIR FRYER MAPLE FROSTED DONUTS.
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Donut Holes
- The perfect amount of spice in every bite!
- Great for busy weekday mornings.
- Simple to transport and take on the road
- Kids will devour them
- Easy to follow steps and cleanup
What Are Doughnut Holes?
When you make donuts, and you cut that little hole out of the center, that dough makes doughnut holes! They are just as tasty as the donut but even easier to eat.
You can cover these easy air fryer donut holes with various toppings such as powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, honey, or chocolate sauce. Some prefer their donut balls without any topping at all.
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Pumpkin Donut Holes
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Nutmeg
- All Spice
- Ground Cloves
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Vegetable Oil
- Brown Sugar
- Egg
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Pumpkin
- Milk
- Butter
- Granulated Sugar
How To Make Air Fryer Pumpkin Donut Holes
Step 1: Combine ingredients
Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves, and pumpkin pie spice in a large mixing bowl. Add in the vegetable oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Add in the pumpkin and milk, and mix well.
Step 2: Add batter to mold
Spray your mold with olive oil spray. Fill the molds with the batter.
Step 3: Air Fry Donut Balls
Set the filled mold into the air fryer and set the temperature to 320 degrees F (air fryer setting) for 10-12 minutes.
Step 4: Cool and add coating
Let them cool before coating them. In one bowl, add the melted butter. In another bowl, mix the sugar and ground cinnamon. Then, dip the cooled donuts into the melted butter and roll them into the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
Donut Balls Pro Tips:
- If you do not have a donut hole pan, use your hands and make them into balls, then place them onto parchment paper (sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.) Or, you can use a cookie scoop and keep the dough rounded.
- If you use parchment paper, make sure that it’s adequately weighted down so there is no chance of the paper hitting the heating element, which would be a fire risk.
- Other Air Fryers: If you are using an oven model, make sure that the tray is at the very bottom so that the Air Fryer Pumpkin Donut Holes can be properly cooked. Otherwise, the top will be brown, and the inside raw.
- You can substitute the spices for pumpkin pie spice.
- Let the donut holes cool off slightly before coating them.
- This recipe will work in any Air Fryer Basket or Oven Model, including specialty models like Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Vortex, Instant Pot Crisp Lid, and the Mealthy Lid. The cooking time may vary slightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO I STORE LEFTOVER AIR FRYER DONUT HOLES?
The best way to enjoy these delicious air fryer donut holes is while they’re still warm from the air fryer.
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container for a few days. Enjoy them again by warming them up with some microwave time!
CAN I FREEZE DONUT BALLS?
Yes, you can freeze these pumpkin spice donut holes! If you want to enjoy them straight from the freezer, skip the coating before freezing.
For best results, allow them to cool down at room temperature before wrapping them up with plastic wrap and then transferring them into a freezer-friendly bag. These doughnut holes can be stored this way indefinitely if wrapped well enough (though best used within three months).
When ready to eat, thaw them on the kitchen countertop, then coat them with the butter, cinnamon, and sugar mixture.
WHAT PANS TO USE FOR AIR FRYER DONUT HOLES
Today, I used the pan from Williams Sonoma — a Silicone Bitelet Pan. You can also use these donut pans:
Nordic Ware Donut Hole and Cake Pop Pan, Colors Vary
MORE AIR FRYER DONUT RECIPES:
- AIR FRYER BAKED VANILLA DONUTS
- AIR FRYER NUTELLA DONUTS
- EASY AIR FRYER APPLE FRITTERS
- AIR FRYER MAPLE FROSTED DONUTS
- AIR FRYER APPLE PIE BOMBS
- EASY AIR FRYER BANANA DONUTS
Pumpkin Donut Holes made in the air fryer are soft, tender bites that are coated in cinnamon sugar. Each of the air fryer donut holes has the perfect amount of pumpkin spices too!
- 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves, and pumpkin pie spice.
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Add in the vegetable oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
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Add in the pumpkin and milk, and mix well.
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Spray your mold with olive oil spray, or non-stick cooking spray.
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Fill the molds with the batter.
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Set the filled mold into the air fryer and set the temperature to 320 degrees F (air fryer setting) for 10-12 minutes.
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Let cool, before coating them.
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In one bowl add the melted butter.
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In another bowl, mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon. Then dip the cooled donuts into the melted butter, and then roll them into the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
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Plate, serve, and enjoy!
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