Fried Apple Fritters
These Fried Apple Fritters are made with chunks of fresh apple folded into a cinnamon-spiced batter, then fried until golden and crisp on the outside. They come together quickly — about 30 minutes from mixing to table — and are best eaten warm. A simple powdered sugar glaze drizzled on top finishes them off.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Fry pan or deep fryer
- Slotted spoon
- Baking sheet
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- ¼ cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients with a whisk until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, gently stirring until a thick batter forms. Fold in the diced apples, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a fry pan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Using a spoon, carefully drop small mounds of the apple batter into the hot oil, frying only a few at a time to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry each fritter for about 3-4 minutes, turning them over halfway through, until they are golden brown and crisp.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried fritters to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- While the fritters are still warm, dust them with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a twist, try using spiced apple cider instead of milk to enhance the apple flavor.
- For a gluten-free alternative, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- For a quicker fry, keep the fritters small and avoid overcrowding in the fry pan.
- If serving as a dessert, pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
Nutrition
Calories: 1174kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 6gFat: 112gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 63gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 282mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 135IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 2mg
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