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Donut Holes in the Air Fryer!
I have to admit that I was one of the last people on Earth, I do believe, that was finally convinced to get an air fryer. I love all kitchen gadgets and therefore you would think that I would have immediately jumped onto the band wagon but no, that was not the case. I just was not really a fan. Frying foods, with air? I was a much more natural believer in anything fried. I wanted whatever it was I was frying, to be submerged in the hot oil and bubble around for awhile. Who here agrees with me? Well, I finally gave in and started using it occasionally. I wanted to hate it but I did not. I loved it! Does it give the “fried” foods a crunch like frying? Yes. The only thing is I can tell, just somewhat, that the “oil” is not there like in traditional frying.
My Grandma Barbra and I had a couple of summers there, where we were obsessed with all things fried. We fried all kinds of things in her “Fry Daddy”. We fried French fries, hamburgers, donuts, wontons and the list goes on and on. It was so fun, so delicious and I am positive now looking back on it, so unhealthy. I even wrote in one of my columns here about some of the disasters that took place those couple of summers. Ha! It is some memories I still look back on and smile. I loved it! The recipe I am sharing today are for donut holes. These are quick, delicious and the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert. Try them and thank me later!
Air Fryer Donut Holes
2 cans large flaky biscuits
4 sticks butter, melted
4 cups powdered sugar
Start by preheating your air fryer to 350 degrees F.
Cut the biscuits into fourths. Place 6 donut holes into the air fryer basket at a time. Spray with oil spray and bake 5 minutes.
Remove and carefully submerge donut holes into melted butter.
Carefully remove from melted butter and dredge in powdered sugar.
Continue with the rest of the donut holes.
Serve hot.
Ask and Answer: I have been getting a few questions about cookware and what I would recommend. I would recommend getting, using and getting familiar with anything cast iron. If that intimidates you, or is simply too heavy, I would then recommend ceramic cast iron. Both are great and will last forever.