Air Fryer Apple Ring Donuts

These Air Fryer Apple Ring Donuts are the ultimate fall snack—crispy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside, with a sweet cinnamon sugar finish. They’re made with simple ingredients, no deep frying, and come together in under 15 minutes. Perfect for when you’re craving something cozy but still want to keep it on the lighter side.

Why You’ll Love Them:

• Ready in under 15 minutes

• Kid-friendly and snackable

• Uses real apple slices as the base (hello, natural sweetness)

• Crispy, warm, and perfectly spiced
  

Ingredients (8–10 rings):

• 2 large apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji)

• ½ cup oat flour (or all-purpose)

• 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)

• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• Optional: 1 tbsp milk if batter is too thick
  

Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

• 1 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• Light spray of oil

Instructions:

1. Slice apples into ½-inch rings. Core the centers to make donut holes.

2. Mix flour, egg, maple syrup, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt into a thick batter. Add milk if needed.

3. Dip apple rings into batter to coat.

4. Spray air fryer basket with oil. Place rings in a single layer.

5. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 6–8 min, flipping halfway.

6. While warm, spray lightly with oil and toss in cinnamon sugar.

7. Serve immediately for the perfect fall treat.