Description
These Classic Apple Fritters are crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside, and coated with a sweet glaze. A perfect breakfast treat or dessert, they come together in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
To Soften the Apples:
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 large Crisp apples, peeled, cored, and diced (1/4-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon White sugar
For the Batter:
- 1 1/4 cups Flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Ginger powder
- 1 large Egg
- 1/4 cup White sugar
- 1 tablespoon Melted butter
- 1/2 cup Apple cider vinegar*
For the Sugar Glaze:
- 1/2 cup Icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon Milk (adjust as needed)
Instructions
Cook the Apples:
- In a frying pan, melt butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown.
- Add diced apples and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon sugar and continue cooking for 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat, drain apples, and let them cool to room temperature.
Prepare the Batter & Fry the Fritters:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger powder until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter. Add cooled apples and apple cider vinegar, followed by the flour mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Heat 2 cups of oil in a deep fryer or saucepan to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter into the hot oil, flattening slightly. Fry for 2 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Glaze & Enjoy!
- In a small bowl, whisk together icing sugar and milk (adjust milk as needed) until smooth and runny.
- Drizzle over warm fritters and serve immediately.
Notes
- Apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tang, but you can substitute with buttermilk or milk.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in an air fryer or oven for crispiness.
- Try serving with vanilla ice cream or cinnamon sugar dusting for extra indulgence!
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg