Mini Apple Fritters
Mini Apple Fritters
Ingredients
For the Fritter Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/3 cup oat milk
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons plant-based yogurt
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 1 inch neutral oil, for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Vanilla Glaze
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup oat milk
- 1 tablespoon oat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, both amounts of granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the eggs, oat milk, and plant-based yogurt to the dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour about 1 inch of neutral oil into a deep skillet or Dutch oven. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping a small amount of batter; it should sizzle immediately.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Carefully drop 1 to 2 tablespoon-sized portions of the fritter batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the fritters for about 3 minutes per side, or until they are deep golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried fritters to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
While the fritters are cooling slightly, prepare the vanilla glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, both amounts of oat milk, and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth and free of lumps.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Dip each warm fritter directly into the vanilla glaze, ensuring it's fully coated. Place the glazed fritters back on the wire rack to allow the glaze to set. Serve warm or at room temperature.
⏱️ 4 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mini Apple Fritters
For the Fritter Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/3 cup oat milk
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons plant-based yogurt
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 1 inch neutral oil, for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Vanilla Glaze
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup oat milk
- 1 tablespoon oat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, both amounts of granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the eggs, oat milk, and plant-based yogurt to the dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour about 1 inch of neutral oil into a deep skillet or Dutch oven. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping a small amount of batter; it should sizzle immediately.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Carefully drop 1 to 2 tablespoon-sized portions of the fritter batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the fritters for about 3 minutes per side, or until they are deep golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried fritters to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
While the fritters are cooling slightly, prepare the vanilla glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, both amounts of oat milk, and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth and free of lumps.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Dip each warm fritter directly into the vanilla glaze, ensuring it's fully coated. Place the glazed fritters back on the wire rack to allow the glaze to set. Serve warm or at room temperature.
⏱️ 4 min