Air Fryer Blueberry Cottage Cheese Donut Holes
Delightful and healthier donut holes made with blueberries and cottage cheese, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 donut holes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Cooking spray (for air frying)
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined; avoid over-mixing to keep the donut holes light.
- Add Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries to the batter.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Basket: Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Form Donut Holes: Using a spoon, drop small amounts of the batter into the basket, leaving space between each donut hole for expansion.
- Air Fry: Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until the donut holes are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the air fryer and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious blueberry donut holes!
Notes
Substitutions: Greek yogurt can be used in place of cottage cheese. Add a dash of lemon zest to enhance blueberry flavor.