Name: Air Fryer Donut Holes With Cottage Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 cups full-fat cottage cheese; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 2 large eggs (room temperature); 1/2 cup coconut sugar; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1/4 cup butter (melted); Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Love donuts but looking for a healthier option? These air fryer donut holes with cottage cheese are the perfect bite-sized treat! Light, fluffy and naturally protein-packed, they deliver all the deliciousness of classic donut holes without the excess oil or guilt. Made with simple ingredients and cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, they’re a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping things nutritious.

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Air Fryer Donut Holes With Cottage Cheese

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 24

Calories 78 kcal

Ingredients

4 cups full-fat cottage cheese
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
2 large eggs room temperature
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter melted
Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Place cottage cheese in piece of cheesecloth or fine-mesh strainer set over bowl. Press with plate or something heavy and let drain in fridge for at least 2 hours.
In mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
In separate bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add sugar and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in drained cottage cheese. Add flour mixture and stir until just combined.
Preheat air fryer to 320 degrees F. With wet hands, shape dough into roughly 2-tablespoon-sized balls. Arrange a batch of balls in air fryer basket, leaving at least one inch between each piece. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and firm. Repeat with remaining dough.
Place melted butter in shallow dish. Roll hot donuts in butter and dust with powdered sugar.