Description
These Apple Fritters feature fresh diced apples, warm cinnamon, and a soft batter fried until golden. A simple vanilla glaze adds a sweet finish, making them perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
2 cups fresh apples, diced
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Oil for frying
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk, for the glaze
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, for the glaze
Instructions
1. Add the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until evenly combined.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until smooth.
3. Stir the diced apples and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the egg mixture.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
5. Fold the mixture gently until a thick batter forms. Stop mixing as soon as no dry flour remains.
6. Pour enough oil into a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot for frying.
7. Heat the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
8. Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil without crowding the pot.
9. Fry each fritter for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
10. Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate.
11. Add the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to a small bowl.
12. Whisk the glaze until smooth. Add a few drops of milk if it feels too thick.
13. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm Apple Fritters.
14. Allow the glaze to set briefly, then serve.
Notes
Use firm apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for the best texture.
Cut the apples into small, evenly sized pieces so they cook properly inside the fritters.
Keep the frying oil close to 375 degrees Fahrenheit throughout cooking.
Oil that is too cool can make the fritters greasy, while oil that is too hot can brown the outside too quickly.
Avoid overmixing the batter because excessive stirring can create dense fritters.
Drain the cooked fritters in a single layer instead of stacking them.
For the crispest texture, serve the fritters shortly after frying.
Store cooled fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day or refrigerate them for up to 3 days.
Reheat fritters in an oven or air fryer to restore their crisp exterior.
Freeze unglazed fritters in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Thaw frozen fritters at room temperature, warm them in the oven, and add the glaze before serving.
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on the frying oil, apple variety, ingredient brands, and serving size.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg