Banana Donut Holes: 20-Minute Air Fryer Recipe

Instructions:

1. Prep the bananas. Peel the 2 medium overripe bananas and place them in your large mixing bowl. Mash them with a fork or a potato masher until they reach a completely liquid, soupy consistency. You shouldn't see any chunks larger than a pea.
2. Flavor the base. Stir in the 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Note: This ensures the flavor is evenly distributed before the flour thickens everything up.
3. Incorporate the flour. Add the 1.5 cups of self rising flour to the banana puree.
4. The gentle fold. Use a spatula to gently fold the ingredients together just until a sticky dough forms and white streaks disappear. Stop mixing immediately once you see no more dry flour.
5. Heat the air fryer. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease the basket with a tiny bit of oil or parchment paper.
6. Portion the dough. Using a small 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, drop mounds of dough into the basket, leaving 1 inch of space between them. Do not overcrowd or the air can't circulate to crisp the sides.
7. The first fry. Air fry for 7–9 minutes until the donut holes are mahogany colored and firm to the touch.
8. Prep the coating. While the donuts are cooking, mix the 0.25 cup of sugar and 1 tbsp of cinnamon in a small bowl. Melt the 2 tbsp of vegan butter or coconut oil in another bowl.
9. The finish. While the donut holes are still hot, brush each one lightly with the melted butter.
10. The roll. Immediately roll the buttered donut hole in the cinnamon sugar mixture until it is completely encrusted in sparkling sugar. > Chef's Tip: If your dough feels way too wet (this can happen if your bananas were massive), add flour one tablespoon at a time. It should be sticky, but it should hold a rounded shape when scooped.