Here’s a classic recipe for apple fritters—crispy on the outside, soft and sweet on the inside:
Ingredients (makes ~12 fritters)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Optional glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the batter:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- Heat the oil:
- Pour oil into a deep skillet or pot to about 1–2 inches depth.
- Heat over medium heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the fritters:
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, a few at a time.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides (about 2–3 minutes per side).
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Optional glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm fritters.
💡 Tips:
- Use a firm apple like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith so they hold their shape.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; it lowers the oil temperature and makes fritters greasy.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top instead of glaze.
If you want, I can also give a baked version of apple fritters that’s lighter but just as delicious.
Do you want me to do that?
