Description
These homemade Apple Fritters are soft, fluffy, and packed with sweet cinnamon-spiced apples. Fried until golden brown and dipped in a delicious vanilla glaze, they make the perfect breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or comforting fall dessert. Best of all, they’re easy to prepare with simple ingredients!
Ingredients
For the Apple Fritters:
- 2½ cups (283g) peeled and finely diced apples (about 3 large or 4 small apples)
- 1½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (177ml) milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups (946ml) vegetable oil, for frying
For the Vanilla Glaze:
- 3 cups (340g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (118ml) milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel the apples and cut them into small, approximately ½-inch pieces. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until combined.
- Fold in the diced apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour approximately 1½ inches of vegetable oil into a large, deep pot.
- Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 375°F (190.5°C). Use a candy or deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- Carefully drop ¼-cup portions of batter into the hot oil, frying 3–4 fritters at a time.
- Fry for about 2 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown, then carefully flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon or tongs and place them on a wire rack set over paper towels.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, maintaining the oil temperature at approximately 375°F.
- To prepare the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly runny.
- Dip each warm fritter into the glaze, coating both sides.
- Place the glazed fritters on a wire rack and allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm: Apple fritters taste best when served slightly warm with a freshly set vanilla glaze.
- Breakfast treat: Enjoy them with coffee, tea, or a glass of cold milk.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle with extra cinnamon, powdered sugar, or chopped pecans for more flavor and texture.
- Room temperature storage: Store completely cooled fritters in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerator storage: Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze unglazed fritters in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 months. Separate layers with parchment paper.
- Reheating: Warm fritters in a 300°F (150°C) oven for about 5–8 minutes or until heated through. An air fryer also works well.
- Make-ahead tip: Prepare the dry ingredients and glaze ingredients ahead of time. For the freshest texture, mix the batter and fry shortly before serving.
- Keep the oil temperature steady: Maintain approximately 375°F so the fritters cook evenly without becoming greasy or burning.