These Mini Air Fryer Banana Donuts are such a gentle little treat soft, lightly sweet, and wonderfully fragrant with ripe banana. They come together quickly, and the air fryer gives them that tender, just-baked finish without any fuss.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 2–3 tbsp mini chocolate chips
- Swap: Melted coconut oil works in place of butter
Steps
- Mash the banana in a bowl until mostly smooth a few tiny lumps are perfectly fine.
- Whisk in the sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until everything looks creamy and blended.
- Fold in the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt). The batter will be thick and spoonable just right for mini donuts.
- Lightly grease your mini donut molds and spoon the batter in, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Air fry at 330°F for 7–8 minutes, or until the tops feel springy. Don’t worry if they look pale — air-fried donuts don’t brown as much as baked ones.
- Cool for a few minutes before gently removing from the molds.
Chef’s Tips
- Overfilling the molds can cause the holes to close up, so keep them around 2/3 full.
- If the batter feels too thick, add 1–2 teaspoons of milk to loosen it.
- Toss warm donuts in cinnamon sugar for a lovely finish that makes them feel “bakery special.”
Variations
- Banana Chocolate Chip: Fold in mini chips for extra sweetness.
- Maple Glaze: Mix 1/4 cup powdered sugar with 1 tbsp maple syrup and drizzle over cooled donuts.
- Healthier Twist: Swap half the flour for oat flour for a heartier, tender texture.