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Small Batch Donut Holes

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword cinnamon sugar donut holes, donut holes, fried donut holes, homemade donut holes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 1 batch
A small batch of fried cinnamon-sugar donut holes made in a skillet with about an inch of oil.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups canola or vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons sugar divided (2 tablespoons in batter; 3 tablespoons coating)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon divided (¼ teaspoon batter; ½ teaspoon coating)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ tablespoon melted salted butter

Directions

  • Heat about an inch of the oil in a 10-inch skillet to 350°F.
  • Whisk the flour, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, baking soda, ¼ teaspoon of the cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together.
  • In another bowl, whisk the egg yolk, milk, and melted butter. Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture to make a batter.
  • Drop small spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry for about 2 minutes on the first side, then turn and fry for 1 to 2 minutes more. Drain.
  • While the donut holes are warm, shake them in a bag or bowl with the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 222g | Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 116g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7.1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 270mg | Sodium: 1301mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 66g | Vitamin A: 613IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 3.8mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 batch); egg yolk counted as raw egg yolk (one large yolk 17 g), ¼ cup milk counted as whole milk. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.