Apple Fritters
Apple Fritters
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 apples, medium, peeled, cored, and finely diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the large egg, milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay. Gently fold in the finely diced apples.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour. This allows the flour to hydrate and the baking powder to activate, resulting in a lighter fritter.
⏱️ 60 min
- 5
While the batter rests, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Carefully drop spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons each) of the fritter batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry 3-4 fritters at a time.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon or spider to turn the fritters as they cook.
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. While still warm, dip each fritter into the prepared glaze, ensuring both sides are coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Place the glazed fritters back on the wire rack to allow the glaze to set. Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Apple Fritters
For the Fritters
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 apples, medium, peeled, cored, and finely diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the large egg, milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay. Gently fold in the finely diced apples.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour. This allows the flour to hydrate and the baking powder to activate, resulting in a lighter fritter.
⏱️ 60 min - 5
While the batter rests, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Carefully drop spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons each) of the fritter batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry 3-4 fritters at a time.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon or spider to turn the fritters as they cook.
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. While still warm, dip each fritter into the prepared glaze, ensuring both sides are coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Place the glazed fritters back on the wire rack to allow the glaze to set. Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min