AIR-FRYER CINNAMON BREAKFAST BITES

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These scrumptious breakfast treats are so quick and easy to make and the air fryer gives this a crispy, sugary coating that's hard to resist.-Ruth Hastings, Louisville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 dozen).

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup crisp rice cereal, coarsely crushed
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour, cereal, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Shape into 1-in. balls., Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a shallow bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Dip balls in butter, then roll in cinnamon-sugar., In batches, arrange in a single layer in greased air fryer. Cook until browned and a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, 8-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.