Air fryer cinnamon sugar doughnut bites
Soft little doughnuts from a simple yoghurt dough, rolled in cinnamon sugar while still warm.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.30 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 275kcal
- 45.6gcarbs
- 14.6gof which sugars
- 7.4gfat
- 4.4gsaturates
- 6.8gprotein
- 1.5gfibre
- 0.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, 1 tbsp sugar and salt in a bowl. Add the yoghurt and stir to a rough dough, then knead briefly on a floured surface for 1 minute until smooth. It should be soft but not sticky.
- 2
Divide into 18 pieces and roll each into a smooth ball about the size of a walnut.
- 3
Heat the air fryer to 180C. Line the basket with a perforated paper liner or lightly oil it. Place 9 balls in with space between, as they puff up.
- 4
Cook for 8 to 9 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through. Repeat with the rest.
8 min 30 s - 5
Mix the 60 g sugar and cinnamon on a plate. Brush the hot doughnuts with melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar.
- 6
Eat warm, the same day.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
