Sugar Free Air Fried Chocolate Donut Holes

I was really happy to learn how to make Sugar Free Air Fried Chocolate Donut Holes.
That is because not only is this a sugar free recipe, it can also be made in an air fryer.
 

Sugar Free Air Fried Chocolate Donut Holes

 
This is especially for those of us who enjoy making great tasting food in an air fryer.
Well, and also for those of us who like their food without a lot of sugar in it.

 

I must say that this air fryer dessert recipe being chocolate makes it even better, in my opinion.
However, the chocolate aspect is not the only selling point of this recipe.
You can certainly judge the finer aspects of this yummy tasting treat for yourself.

 

We can all possibly agree that air frying has added a great alternative to actual oil frying.

Not only do we avoid the calories that come with fried oil, we also avoid the negatives that oil frying can have on our bodies.
Air frying can really be looked at as a healthier method for making just about anything fried in oil.

I am just glad to see that there is an easy way to make my own donut holes.
It has been a while since I have eaten one of the store bought ones. This is because I am not a fan of all the frying as well as all of the sugar.

 

I mentioned that this donut hole recipe can be made low in carbohydrates.

We can keep the carbs low in this recipe by substituting ingredients for the ones that are high in carbs.
Instead of using regular sugared chocolate, we will use unsweetened chocolate (as in baking bars that have no sugar added to them)..

You will also need Dutch Process Unsweetened Cocoa Powder.
This is a different product from the unsweetened cocoa powder that you may be more familiar with. Please check the label on the packaging to assure that you are using the correct product.

This recipe also calls for all purpose flour.

However, substituting lower carb flours is doable as well.
To make this low carb, use a low carb all purpose flour.
Also, to make this keto use a keto all purpose flour.

Lastly, to make this recipe gluten free, use an all purpose gluten free flour.
If you are using Almond flour, please add an additional egg to the batter to aid in the binding process. I suggest anyone using any of the all purpose flour alternatives check the packaging to see if an additional egg or other binder for gluten free baking is needed as well.

 

 

While we are making these chocolate cocoa donut holes as they are, you can also add a sugar free topping to them.

You can find my recipe for sugar free glaze here. Also, here is my recipe for Sugar Free Powdered Sugar.
 

Here are some similar recipes that you may also like.

 

• Sugar Free and Low Carb Baked Doughnuts.
• Also, Sugar Free Donut Holes.
• And, Sugar Free Sponge Cake.

 

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The recipe for Sugar Free Air Fried Chocolate Donut Holes

As mentioned, this recipe also calls for all purpose flour.
However, substituting lower carb flours is doable as well.
To make this low carb, use a low carb all purpose flour.
Also, to make this keto use a keto all purpose flour.

Also mentioned above, to make this recipe gluten free, use an all purpose gluten free flour.
Also, if you are using Almond flour, please add an additional egg to the batter to aid in the binding process. I suggest anyone using any of the all purpose flour alternatives check the packaging to see if an additional egg or other binder for gluten free baking is needed as well.
 

What you will need to make this donut hole recipe.

Use a unsweetened chocolate (as in baking bars that have no sugar added to them)..

You will also need Dutch Process Unsweetened Cocoa Powder.
This is a different product from the unsweetened cocoa powder that you may be more familiar with. Please check the label on the packaging to assure that you are using the correct product.
 
Here are the needed ingredients for this recipe.

• All Purpose Flour- 1 cup. Again, To make this low carb, use a low carb all purpose flour.
  Also, to make this keto use a keto all purpose flour.
  To make this recipe gluten free, use an all purpose gluten free flour.

• Baking Powder- ½ teaspoon.
• Also, Baking Soda- ½ teaspoon.
• Sugar Alternative- equivalent to 6 tablespoons of sugar. Please use a granulated sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar.
• Dutch Process Unsweetened Cocoa Powder- 6 tablespoons.
• Butter- 3 tablespoons..
• Unsweetened Chocolate (as in baking bars that have no sugar added to them) - 1 ounce chopped. Most bars are four ounces in weight so you want to use one quarter of a bar.
• Egg- 1. If you are using Almond flour, please add an additional egg to the batter to aid in the binding process. However, I suggest anyone using any of the all purpose flour alternatives check the packaging to see if an additional egg or other binder for gluten free baking is needed as well.
• Plain Yogurt- ¼ cup. Can sub in buttermilk or ¼ cup of milk + ¾ teaspoon of vinegar.

How to make Sugar Free Air Fried Chocolate Donut Holes

 

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Then stir in the sugar alternative and cocoa powder.
• Next, in a microwave safe bowl or mug, melt together the butter and the unsweetened chocolate. Be sure to stir every 15 seconds to make sure that they melt together evenly. Set this aside as you work to allow this to cool down.
• To the large mixing bowl from the first step, stir in the egg and yogurt. Then stir in the melted chocolate and butter. Cover the bowl and place it into the refrigerator for at least a half hour.
• To make these donut balls, remove the batter from the refrigerator and use a tablespoon to scoop out enough batter to form the donut balls in your hands. If the batter seems sticky however, you can oil your hands to make it easier to work with are add a bit extra flour.
• Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with nonstick and preheat to 350 degrees. You may need to make more than one batch in order to keep the balls from touching in the basket. Bake these for 10-12 minutes or until they appear to be done (you can try using a toothpick to test them as it may be difficult to check for brownness due to color).

Make this recipe even better!

You can find my recipe for sugar free glaze here. Also, here is my recipe for Sugar Free Powdered Sugar.

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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

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