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    Home » Fall & Winter Favorites » Pumpkin Spice Glazed Air Fryer Donut Holes

    Pumpkin Spice Glazed Air Fryer Donut Holes

    Oct 29, 2018 · by Valentina · 26 Comments

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    Using no oil, these Pumpkin Spice Glazed Air Fryer Donut Holes are crispy on the outside with a soft texture on the inside. These donuts are made without yeast, and have lovely warming flavors that are perfect for the fall and winter months.Stack of Air Fried Pumpkin Spice Glazed Donut Holes with a bite out of the one on top.

    This is a sponsored post brought to you by GoWISE USA. All opinions are my own, based on my experience with the product. Thank you for supporting my sponsors, who help make Cooking On The Weekends possible.

    When I was given my first GoWise Air Fryer, I was skeptical since I’m someone who loves traditional cooking equipment and methods.

    Quickly though, I found I was using it often — mostly for my family’s favorite air fried chicken on busy weeknights, and for bacon on the weekends.GoWISE USA Air Fryer Oven                                         above photo credit: GoWise USA

    Well now I'm excited to introduce you to a new GoWISE Air Fryer Oven — the newest evolution of Rapid-Air Technology. You can not only “fry” in it, you can also bake, roast, dehydrate, and rotisserie — all in a fraction of the time it would take in a regular oven.

    The air fryer is all about a faster, healthier way to cook.

    Stack of Air Fried Pumpkin Spice Glazed Donut Holes in front of 2 small pumpkins

    While you can essentially cook anything in the GoWISE Air Fryer Oven, I wanted to share a recipe that’s typically made by deep frying in a lot of oil, so I could exemplify how air frying donuts, using NO oil at all, can still be super delicious, while being healthier!

    You will still achieve what you want in a perfect donut, a slightly crispy exterior and soft interior.

    These Pumpkin Spice Glazed Air Fryer Donut Holes pack a ton of seasonal warm flavors into one small donut hole. And they are a no yeast donut, making the prep time super quick.

    Close up of shaped dough for Air Fried Pumpkin Spice Glazed Donuts in the air fryer.

    What is an air fryer and how does it work?

    • Air fryers are like ovens, though with a much smaller area where food is held. They have a fan that circulates air at a very high speed — higher even than in a convection oven.
    • Foods cook more quickly and efficiently in an air fryer because of the combination of the rapid air, and targeted heat.
    • There is no preheating required!

    4 air GoWISE USA air fryer ovens in red, white and black.   above photo credit: GoWise USA

    The GoWise USA Air Fryer Oven

    • This air fryer oven has enough space to prepare family-sized meals, and is one of the largest on the market. That said, it’s still compact enough to fit easily on a countertop.
    • With 9 accessories, you can make everything from a rotisserie chicken and kebabs, to cookies and cakes, to French fries and dehydrated fruit.
    • With 15 presets, the GoWISE Air Fryer Oven is incredibly easy to use.
    • With a non-stick drip pan that’s inserted into the bottom of the oven, clean up is super easy, whether it’s crumbs or grease.
    • And after you make these delicious Pumpkin Spice Glazed Air Fryer Donut Holes, it comes with an awesome book of 50 recipes that will enable you to work with all of the accessories and make a variety of super tasty dishes.
    • It comes in different colors, too. White, black and red. Fun!

    Close up of Air Fried Pumpkin Spice Glazed Donut Holes in muffin cups for better shaping.

    How to Make Air Fryer Donut Holes

    Pumpkin Spice Glazed Air Fryer Donut Holes can be made is just just a few simple steps . . .

    Make the dough. (There are no rising times since these donuts are made without yeast.)Close up of raw dough for Air Fried Pumpkin Spice Glazed Donut Holes, in a bowl.Shape the dough.Close up of raw, shaped dough for Air Fried Pumpkin Spice Glazed Donut Holes, on parchment.Place the shaped dough in the air fryer.Shaped dough for Air Fried Pumpkin Spice Glazed Donuts in the air fryer.Air fry on "Bake" for 10 minutesShaped dough for Air Fried Pumpkin Spice Glazed Donuts in the air fryer.While the the donuts are in the air fryer, make the glaze.

    Close up of glaze on a whisk for Air Fried Pumpkin Spice Glazed Donut Holes.Let the donuts cool on a cooling rack.Air Fried Pumpkin Spice Glazed Donut Holes before glazing, on a cooling rack.Glaze the donuts.

    Close up of Air Fried Pumpkin Spice Glazed Donut Holes on a cooling rack.

    Tips for Pumpkin Spice Glazed Air Fryer Donut Holes

    • If you'd like a rounder shape, that most donut holes have, place each ball of dough into a mini, paper muffin/truffle cup instead of on parchment paper.
    • Be sure that the parchment paper doesn’t have room to be blown around — remember air is circulating at a high speed in the air fryer. Be sure to have a donut in each corner. (I suggest this for cookies too.)
    • If you use both mesh racks (which you should), sometimes the bottom rack will need an additional 2 minutes.
    • Use a pot holder! Just because this is a tiny oven, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t get hot.

    Then enjoy every last donut.

    I love air fried donuts, and I think you will too.

    several donut holes with pumpkins behind them

    Pumpkin Spice Glazed Air Fryer Donut Holes

    Valentina K. Wein
    Using no oil, these Pumpkin Spice Glazed Air Fryer Donut Holes are crispy on the outside with a soft texture on the inside. Their lovely warming flavors are perfect for the fall and winter months.
    Makes about 20 donuts / serving size: 2 donuts
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 304 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the donuts

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
    • 1½ tablespoons baking powder
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • 6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into tiny pieces
    • ½ cup low-fat milk
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ cup pumpkin purée
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

    For the glaze

    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • ¼ cup low-fat milk
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon cloves
    • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg

    Instructions
     

    • Cover the two mesh trays for the GoWISe Air Fryer Oven with parchment paper.
    • Add the flour, both sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, cloves and nutmeg to a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk to evenly blend the everything together.
    • Add the cold pieces of butter and use your hands to mix it into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
    • In a separate bowl, combine the milk, egg, pumpkin and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and slightly bubbly, about 1 minute.
    • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into it and mix everything together with a large spoon. Only mix until it’s combined. (Over mixing could result in a more tougher donut.)
    • Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to gather about 2 tablespoons of dough at a time, roll it into a ball between your hands, and place it on one of the parchment-lined mesh trays. Continue this until all of the dough is formed. You should have about 20 donuts, 10 on each tray, with at least an inch or so between them.
    • Place the two trays into the GoWISe Air Fryer Oven, sliding them into two of the three rack levels, so the donuts on the bottom have a couple of inches between them and the tray above them.
    • Set to air fryer to “Bake” at 350°F, for 10 minutes. Press the "on/off" button to start. The donuts should have a nice golden color on their surface when they're done.
    • Remove the trays from the air fryer and place the donuts on a cooling rack for at least 10 minutes.

    For the glaze

    • The best time to make the glaze is while the donuts are in the air fryer. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, spices and vanilla and whisk until smooth.

    To glaze the donuts

    • Cover a sheet pan with parchment and place a cooling rack on top. Once the donuts have cooled to room temperature, dip them, one by one, into the glaze, flipping them over so the entire donut is covered. Let them drip a bit into the bowl and then place them on the cooling rack. Any excess glaze will drip onto the parchment below. They are ready once the glaze has hardened, about 20 minutes.
    • Serve!

    Notes

    Calorie count is only an estimate.
    Keywords dessert for party, fall comfort food recipes
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    Comments

    1. Christina Conte

      October 30, 2018 at 2:35 pm

      So interesting! I've never tried an air fryer, but how cool is it to make doughnuts without any frying!? These look so good, Valentina! The GOWISE Airfryer looks like a good one! Thanks for the info and the recipe! 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 03, 2018 at 1:51 pm

        Thanks so much, Christina. Yes, so cool to skip the oil! And I couldn't stop eating them. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Dana

      October 30, 2018 at 5:02 pm

      These came out lovely! I've never used an air fryer but it looks so simple and the doughnuts look moist.

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 03, 2018 at 1:50 pm

        SO simple. I was surprised at how easy it was. 🙂 Thanks!

        Reply
    3. Lisa Bynum

      October 30, 2018 at 5:40 pm

      Oh my gosh, I think I could pop every single one of these in my mouth right now!

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 03, 2018 at 1:49 pm

        It is hard to have just one. Or two. Or three! 😉

        Reply
    4. Sara

      October 30, 2018 at 6:55 pm

      What a great addition to any kitchen. I want this air fryer for Christmas! And I could go for a few of these donuts too!

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 03, 2018 at 1:52 pm

        Thanks so much Sara. I'll tell Santa. 😉

        Reply
    5. kelly anthony

      October 30, 2018 at 7:04 pm

      These pumpkin spice glazed doughnuts look like a perfect way to start a fall morning. Love the idea of the air fryer making it a healthier option.

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 03, 2018 at 1:49 pm

        Yes, a healthier option indeed. Though not quite a "health food" 😉 Ha!

        Reply
    6. Taylor Kiser

      October 30, 2018 at 8:30 pm

      Love that these pumpkin spiced glazed donut holes are made in the air fryer!! What a delicious morning breakfast treat!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 31, 2018 at 2:43 pm

        Yes! With coffee. 🙂

        Reply
    7. David @ Spiced

      October 31, 2018 at 4:40 am

      I've been intrigued with air fryers for at least a year now. I've almost bought one on several occasions, but I haven't jumped in yet. But I think this recipe changes things! I love donut holes, and I love pumpkin spice. The fact that you can air fry donut holes is awesome...and really dangerous b/c I might eat the entire batch. Haha! Excellent post, Valentina!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 31, 2018 at 2:44 pm

        That was the case with me -- I ate WAY too many! 😉 Thanks for checking it out. The air fryer is fun!

        Reply
    8. Deb|EastofEdenCooking

      November 01, 2018 at 2:17 pm

      I've been thinking about getting an air-fryer too. Those fabulous pumpkin spice donuts are pushing me in the right direction!

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 03, 2018 at 1:48 pm

        They are pretty cool machines! I'm loving it. 🙂

        Reply
    9. sippitysup

      November 01, 2018 at 2:35 pm

      I wonder if these would work in a convection oven... GREG

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 03, 2018 at 1:47 pm

        I think it would work! Though cooking time would likely be a bit longer. 🙂

        Reply
    10. David

      November 02, 2018 at 6:11 am

      The air fryer is pretty cool. I think I need a bigger kitchen!

      Love the spicing of your doughnuts - I can alsmot smell them from here! xo

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 03, 2018 at 1:47 pm

        I wish you could smell them! I need a bigger kitchen too -- and not just for the air fryer! 😉

        Reply
    11. Ron

      November 05, 2018 at 3:02 am

      Pumpkin Spice Glazed Donut Holes for some reason make me think of Starbucks. Yum.
      Air fryers are just becoming popular here and I've been wandering about their value in the kitchen, so your informative post hit me just at the right time. Unfortunately, after a Google search we don't seem to have the GoWise over here. But, might try it with a different maker.

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 07, 2018 at 10:37 am

        Thanks, Ron. I'm all about traditional cooking equipment, but I do find it fun to try appliances like this. It's pretty cool!

        Reply
    12. Kendra

      November 06, 2018 at 9:45 am

      These look amazing! I love that they are air-fried, so much healthier than deep frying donut holes! Pumpkin is one of my favorite fall flavors, I'm going to have to try these! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 07, 2018 at 10:32 am

        I hope you do Kenddra.I could not stop eating them! Thanks. 🙂

        Reply
    13. Jen

      October 06, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      Hi! is there a substitute for golden brown sugar? can i use the same amount of light brown sugar or something else? Thanks!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 06, 2020 at 1:28 pm

        Yes, absolutely. Golden is actually light brown sugar. I hope you love these and thanks for writing in. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply

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