Air-Fried Doughnut Holes with Caramel Dipping Sauce

Recipe by: Luke Hines

Time:45 minutes

Serves: makes 10-12 doughnut balls 

Ingredients:

FOR THE DOUGHNUT HOLES

• 1 1/2 cups YesYouCan Self Raising Flour
• 1/2 tsp bicarb soda
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar (blend to fine if possible)
• 2 tbsp coconut milk 
• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil (slightly cooled)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 tbsp almond meal
• Optional: 1 tbsp tapioca starch

FOR THE DUSTINGS

• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• Extra melted coconut oil (for brushing)
  

BLENDER CARAMEL DIPPING SAUCE

• 1/2 cup soft Medjool dates
• 1/4 cup coconut cream
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• Pinch of sea salt

Method:

1. Whisk flour, bicarb, cinnamon, salt in one bowl. In another, whisk eggs, coconut sugar, coconut milk, oil and vanilla.
2. Fold wet into dry, then stir in almond meal (and tapioca if using). Batter should be thick. Chill 30 to 60 minutes until scoopable.
   
3. Preheat air fryer to 175°C (350°F). Scoop 1.5 tbsp mounds straight into basket, leaving space. Air fry 9 to 11 minutes, flipping halfway, until puffed and golden. Brush with melted coconut oil, toss in cinnamon sugar.
   
4. Add all caramel ingredients to a blender or use a hand blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust the texture with warm water or more coconut cream if needed.
   
5. Serve the doughnuts on a share plate or platter alongside the dipping sauce.

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