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Golden brown cinnamon sugar protein donut holes stacked in a white bowl.
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Air Fryer Protein Donut Holes

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 60kcal

Ingredients

  • 120 g All -purpose flour
  • 35 g Vanilla whey-casein protein powder blend
  • 6 g Baking powder
  • 1 g Fine sea salt
  • 180 g Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 5 ml Vanilla extract
  • 15 g Granulated monk fruit sweetener
  • 10 g Light butter, melted
  • 15 g Cinnamon -erythritol sugar blend

Instructions

  • Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and monk fruit sweetener in a large mixing bowl to ensure even leavening distribution.
  • Incorporate the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract into the dry mixture using a spatula, stirring until a shaggy dough begins to form.
  • Fold in the protein powder last; this technical step prevents the whey from becoming excessively sticky during the initial hydration phase.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for approximately 60 seconds until a smooth, cohesive ball is formed.
  • Segment the dough into 12 equal portions, approximately 28 grams each.
  • Roll each portion between the palms to create uniform spheres, ensuring no deep cracks remain on the surface.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  • Arrange the donut holes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, maintaining at least 15mm of clearance between each unit to facilitate optimal airflow.
  • Air fry for 7 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket at the 4-minute mark to ensure even browning across all surfaces.
  • Remove the donut holes and immediately brush with a thin layer of melted butter while the surface temperature remains high.
  • Roll each hole in the cinnamon-erythritol blend until completely coated, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.