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Easy Apple Fritters

Easy Apple Fritters

Easy homemade Apple Fritters with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a sweet vanilla glaze. Crispy outside and fluffy inside.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 fritters
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Apple Fritters
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • For the Glaze
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
  4. Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  5. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, carefully drop portions of batter into the hot oil.
  7. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the fritters are deep golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  9. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Drizzle or brush the glaze over the warm fritters and allow it to set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Dice the apples into small pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Keep the oil close to 350°F for crisp, evenly cooked fritters.
  • Avoid overcrowding the pot to maintain the oil temperature.
  • Let excess oil drain well before glazing.
  • The glaze sets best while the fritters are still warm.