The Viral 2-Ingredient Banana Donuts Recipe That’s Almost Too Easy!
If you’ve got one ripe banana sitting on your counter, you’re just minutes away from making delicious banana donuts.
Here’s a fluffy, budget-friendly treat ready in under 15 minutes! 🍌🍩
These viral air fryer banana donut holes have taken social media by storm because they’re made with only two simple ingredients. There is no yeast, eggs, or any complicated steps required.
They’re soft, fluffy, naturally sweet from the banana, and have just enough donut-like texture to satisfy a craving. Best of all, they’re inexpensive to make with pantry staples, making them perfect for an after-school snack, quick breakfast, or healthier dessert. As soon as we spotted this Instagram video I made them right away!
If you don’t have self-rising flour, it’s easy to make your own using regular all-purpose flour.
For this recipe, replace ¾ cup self-rising flour with:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt before stirring into the mashed banana.
2 Ingredient Banana Donut Holes
yield: 6 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
cook time: 8 MINUTES
total time: 18 MINUTES
These viral Air Fryer Banana Donut Holes use just one mashed banana and self-rising flour for an easy, fluffy, budget-friendly treat ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)
- 3/4 cup self-rising flour
- topping: Mix of cinnamon and sugar
Directions
1
Mash the banana until smooth. Stir in the self-rising flour until a soft dough forms. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and gently roll into balls.
2
Line the air fryer basket with a liner or lightly spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray. Air fry at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
3
While still warm, roll in cinnamon sugar or your favorite topping and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield: 6, Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
99 Calories | 0.2g Fat | 24.2g Total Carbs | 0.9g Fiber | 10.8g Sugar | 1.8g Protein |
Here are some fun mini banana donut variations to consider:
- Chocolate Chip: Fold mini chocolate chips into the dough before air frying.
- Peanut Butter Banana: Mix in a spoonful of peanut butter and drizzle with extra peanut butter after cooking.
- Cinnamon Roll: Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon to the dough and coat the warm donut holes with a sweetened cream cheese drizzle.
- Nutella-Filled: Flatten a small piece of dough, add a tiny dollop of Nutella, seal, then roll into a ball before air frying.
- Lemon Glazed: Whisk together powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice for a bright citrus glaze.
Extra tips for making these 2 ingredient banana donut holes:
- The riper the banana, the sweeter your donut holes will be.
- Can I make them in the oven? Yes! Try baking for 12–15 minutes at 350 degrees until browned.
- If your dough feels sticky, lightly oil your hands as you roll.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
- Enjoy them warm for the best soft and fluffy texture.
I was skeptical, but the first bite completely won me over!
They’re soft, fluffy, lightly sweet, and surprisingly satisfying, especially warm with a coating of cinnamon sugar. Before I knew it, I had polished off the entire batch myself (no regrets!). Sometimes the simplest recipes really are the best.
This would be a fun idea to try with kids or grandkids, and I know they will love it too!
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