Apple Fritters
Apple Fritters
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 apples, medium, peeled, cored, and finely diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered 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, ground cinnamon, and salt. Make sure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the large egg, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay. Gently fold in the finely diced apples.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Working in batches, carefully drop spoonfuls (about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons each) of the fritter batter into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot, as this will lower the oil temperature and result in greasy fritters.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to flip them as needed. The internal temperature should reach 200-205°F.
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Remove the fried fritters from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Allow them to cool slightly while you prepare the glaze.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
While the fritters are cooling, prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and free of lumps. The glaze should be thick but pourable.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Dip each warm fritter into the glaze, ensuring it's fully coated, or drizzle the glaze generously over the fritters. Place them back on the wire rack to allow the glaze to set slightly.
⏱️ 4 min
- 10
Serve the apple fritters warm and enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Apple Fritters
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 apples, medium, peeled, cored, and finely diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered 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, ground cinnamon, and salt. Make sure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the large egg, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay. Gently fold in the finely diced apples.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Working in batches, carefully drop spoonfuls (about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons each) of the fritter batter into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot, as this will lower the oil temperature and result in greasy fritters.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to flip them as needed. The internal temperature should reach 200-205°F.
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Remove the fried fritters from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Allow them to cool slightly while you prepare the glaze.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
While the fritters are cooling, prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and free of lumps. The glaze should be thick but pourable.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Dip each warm fritter into the glaze, ensuring it's fully coated, or drizzle the glaze generously over the fritters. Place them back on the wire rack to allow the glaze to set slightly.
⏱️ 4 min - 10
Serve the apple fritters warm and enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
⏱️ 1 min