Apple Cider Donuts is made with flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg; air fry at 350°F for 10 minutes to serve 8. 230 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- 2
In another bowl, mix sugar, egg, apple cider, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry — don't overmix.
- 3
Spoon batter into a greased donut mold, filling 2/3 full.
- 4
Air fry at 350°F for 7-9 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 5
Immediately brush warm donuts with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar. Serve warm.
Tip: Reduce 1 cup of apple cider to 1/3 cup on the stove for more intense apple flavor. Don't overmix the batter — lumps are fine. Overbaked donuts are dry; pull them slightly early.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 10 minutes vs ~17 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 230 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Apple Cider Donuts at 350°F for 10 minutes. Reduce 1 cup of apple cider to 1/3 cup on the stove for more intense apple flavor. Don't overmix the batter — lumps are fine. Overbaked donuts are dry; pull them slightly early.
You need: 1.5 cups flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1/3 cup apple cider, 2 tbsp butter, melted, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 cup butter, melted, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon. This recipe serves 8 with 230 calories per serving.
Apple Cider Donuts takes 10 minutes total at 350°F. Immediately brush warm donuts with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar. Serve warm.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 8 and takes just 10 minutes at 350°F.
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