Description
Make homemade apple fritters that are crispy on the outside and tender inside, finished with a simple cinnamon glaze.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced small
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and granulated sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 360°F (182°C). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter (about 2 tablespoons each) into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid crowding the pot.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- While the fritters are cooling slightly, prepare the glaze.
- For the glaze: Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until smooth. Add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, to reach a drizzling consistency.
- Dip or drizzle the warm fritters generously with the cinnamon glaze. Serve warm.
Notes
- For the best texture, do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are acceptable.
- Use firm, tart apples for the best flavor contrast against the sweet dough and glaze.
- If you do not have a candy thermometer, test the oil by dropping a small piece of batter in; it should sizzle immediately and float to the top within 30 seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 50