Air Fryer Maple Bacon Donuts
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Air Fryer Maple Bacon Donuts
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Ingredients
Donuts
- 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour 90 grams, King Arthur brand
- 1 1/2 coops whey protein powder 47 grams, Cellucor Whipped Vanilla flavor
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar (36 grams)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup almond milk 2 fl oz, unsweetened vanilla
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 2 fl oz, Dannon Light and Fit vanilla flavor
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 oz, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
- 3 lices Bacon 36 grams cooked, thick cut
- 1 cup powdered sugar 120 grams, sifted
- 2 1/2 tbsp maple syrup (1.25 fl oz)
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter 0.75 oz, unsalted
- 1 tbsp almond milk use more as needed to thin the frosting, unsweetened vanilla
- 1/4 tsp maple extract (optional)
Instructions
- Air fry the bacon at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes, flipping about about halfway through. Set aside to cool on a plate lined with a paper towel before chopping into small pieces (1/4" to 1/2" in size).
- Mix all dry donut ingredients, then add wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Scoop donut batter into a piping bag or Ziploc bag and cut off the tip of the bag so you get about a 3/4" opening. Pipe the batter into 10 mini-silicone donut molds, filling the molds about 3/4 of the way to the top.
- Air fry the donuts at 340 degrees for 6 to 7 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the thickest part of the donut comes out clean. Remove donuts from the silicone mold and place on a cooling rack.
- While the donuts cook, prepare the frosting. Melt the butter and maple syrup together in a small saucepan over low heat, whisking occasionally. Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in the sifted confectioners’ sugar, almond milk, salt, and maple extract.
- After the donuts have cooled slightly (but are still warm), dip them into the frosting. You may need to keep the frosting over a warm oven or burner to keep it from thickening too quickly. Place donuts back onto cooling rack as frosting sets.
- While the frosting is still wet, sprinkle bacon pieces onto each donut and press lightly into the frosting. Allow the frosting to set up for 30 minutes to an hour - you can speed it up by putting the donuts in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Oven instructions: if you don't have an air fryer, you can pipe the donut batter into a silicone donut tray like this and bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes for regular size donuts. Mini donuts will need only about 10-12 minutes to bake.
- Using regular bacon instead of thick cut: air fry at 370 degrees for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1donut
Calories
188kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
160mg
(7%)
Potassium
14mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10mini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1donut | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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