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These Air Fryer Gingerbread Donuts are tender, warmly spiced, and taste like the holidays in donut form. Made fast in the air fryer, they’re perfect for Christmas mornings, cozy weekends, or anytime a gingerbread craving hits.

Easy Air Fryer Gingerbread Donuts

4 from 7 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Easy Air Fryer Gingerbread Donuts are soft, fluffy, and packed with warm holiday spices. Quick and simple to make, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or festive desserts.

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 stick butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  • Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves to a large mixing bowl.
  • Then add the softened 1 stick butter.
  • Then add in the 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2 large eggs Mix in the 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/2 cup molasses, and 1 cup milk.
  • Then spray your silicone donut and fill it with the prepared batter.
  • Air fry at 320°F for 9 minutes, then check for doneness. Add 1–2 more minutes if needed until fully cooked..

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Donut Molds
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

Other Cooking Instructions

Oven Method:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan and fill each cavity about ¾ full with batter. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before glazing or decorating.
Skillet Option:
Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat. Spoon batter into small rounds and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Cool before adding glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 415mgPotassium: 434mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 472IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 3mg