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    Home » Meal Recipe Ideas » Dessert

    Sugar Free Air Fried Chocolate Donut Holes

    Filed Under: Air Fried, Dessert, Keto and Low Carb Recipes, Sugar Free Desserts

    This delicious tasting recipe for Sugar Free Air Fried Chocolate Donut Holes can also be made gluten free, keto, or low carb.
    4.43 from 14 votes
    See The Recipe- (warning, jumping to recipe can result in missing important information including alternative ingredients and tips. Also, as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases made via the links on this website.)

    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

    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.

     

    Keep up to date with my recipes

     

    You can check out my guide on baking with sugar alternatives on Amazon
     

    I have some great tips on which alternatives may work in a recipe such as this one.

    Be sure to follow me on facebook and subscribe to my recipes via email to keep up to date as well.

     

    Sugar Free Air Fried Chocolate Donut Holes
    Sugar Free Air Fried Chocolate Donut Holes

    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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    Sugar Free Air Fried Chocolate Donut Holes
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    4.43 from 14 votes

    Sugar Free Air Fried Chocolate Donut Holes

    This delicious tasting recipe for Sugar Free Air Fried Chocolate Donut Holes can also be made gluten free, keto, or low carb.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Refrigerator30 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Search Result: air fried, air fryer, gluten free, low carb, sugar free, Sugar Free Key Lime Jello Pie
    Servings: 32

    Equipment

    • air fryer

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Carbalose see post for flour alternatives (GF, AP, etc)
    • ½ tsp Baking Powder
    • ½ tsp Baking Soda
    • 6 tbsp Splenda
    • 6 tbsp Dutch Process Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
    • 3 tbsp Butter
    • 1 ounce Unsweetened Chocolate chopped
    • 1 Egg
    • ¼ cup Plain Yogurt Can sub in buttermilk or ¼ cup of milk + ¾ teaspoon of vinegar.

    Instructions

    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Then stir in the sugar alternative and cocoa powder.
      whisk ingredients
    • 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.
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    • 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.
      egg
    • 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
      chocolate balls
    • 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).
      Sugar Free Air Fried Chocolate Donut Holes

    Recipe Notes

    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.
    Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
    See recipe post for details.

    *About Sugar Alternatives

    Specific sugar alternatives are not given in the recipes presented on this site. Only suggestions are given as to the 'kind' of alternative to use. It is up to you to select the alternative to use that suits your needs best. If the recipe is heated or cooked, it is best to use an alternative that can be heated or cooked with for best results. This site does not endorse any specific ingredients,

    *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that the links on this website, and specifically on this post, that lead to other sites may be affiliate links.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
    Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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    This delicious tasting recipe for Sugar Free Air Fried Chocolate Donut Holes can also be made gluten free, keto, or low carb.

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    1. Nancy

      September 8, 2019 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      I put nuts in mine and they turned out really good.

      • TheSugarFreeDiva

        September 9, 2019 at 8:45 am

        I will need to try that idea 🙂

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