Description
Make crispy outside, tender inside apple fritters from scratch. This recipe uses fresh apples and cinnamon, finished with a simple vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and granulated sugar.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg, 3/4 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix. The batter will be thick.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter (about 2 tablespoons each) into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon to form fritters. Do not overcrowd the pot.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- While the fritters cool slightly, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, a drop at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
- Dip or drizzle the warm fritters generously with the vanilla glaze. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a crispier result, ensure your oil temperature stays steady at 350°F.
- You can substitute the frying method with baking at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, or use an air fryer set to 350°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping once.
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture after cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30