Here’s a classic, sweet, and indulgent recipe for Apple Fritters — crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with cinnamon-spiced apple flavor.
🍏 Apple Fritters
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 fritters)
Fritter Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
For Frying
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or more, for frying
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, and vanilla.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples.
2️⃣ Fry the Fritters
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C if using a thermometer).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil. Fry 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove fritters and drain on paper towels.
3️⃣ Make the Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over warm fritters.
4️⃣ Serve
- Serve warm for best flavor.
- Optional: sprinkle with extra cinnamon sugar or chopped nuts.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Extra tender: Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for depth of flavor.
- Crispier fritters: Fry in small batches to avoid crowding the pan.
- Flavor twist: Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the batter.
- Mini fritters: Use a small cookie scoop for bite-sized versions.
- Make ahead: Fritters are best fresh, but can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes.
If you like, I can provide a restaurant-style Apple Fritters recipe with a light, airy interior, crisp golden exterior, and a thick, glossy glaze that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.
