Apple Fritters - Quick & Easy Recipe
Prep 20 min Cook 15 min Serves 10–12 fritters
Free
Tool
Large pot
Mixing bowls
Wire rack
Ingredients
Fritters
Vegetable oil for frying
1½ cups all‑purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup whole milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
3–4 tablespoons whole milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Direction
Heat the Oil
Fill a large pot or Dutch oven with 1½ inches of vegetable oil.
Heat to 350°F using a candy or deep‑fry thermometer.
Adjust heat as needed to maintain temperature.
Line a baking sheet with paper towels and place a wire rack on top.
Make the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In a medium bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and fold gently until only a few flour streaks remain.
Add diced apples and fold until evenly coated.
Fry
Scoop batter into hot oil using ¼ cup portions. Fry 4–6 fritters at a time.
Cook 2 minutes until golden on the bottom.
Flip and cook 2 more minutes until golden on the other side.
Transfer fritters to the wire rack.
Repeat until all batter is used.
Make the Glaze
Whisk powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Add more milk if needed for a thin glaze.
Dip fritters into glaze or drizzle over the tops.
Let sit 10 minutes to allow glaze to set.
Notes
Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 2 days at room temperature or 5 days refrigerated (they will soften).
Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or air fryer at 325°F for 3–5 minutes.
Nutrition
(per fritter)
Calories: 290kcal • Carbs: 50g • Protein: 4g • Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g • Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g • Monounsaturated Fat: 2g • Trans Fat: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 40mg • Sodium: 363mg • Potassium: 118mg • Fiber: 2g • Sugar: 33g
Vitamin A: 115IU • Vitamin C: 2mg • Calcium: 99mg • Iron: 1mg