Mouthwatering Homemade Apple Fritters (Printable)

Crispy golden fritters filled with tender apples and a sweet cinnamon glaze, perfect for any time.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fritters

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2/3 cup whole milk
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
12 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Glaze

13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
04 - Fold the diced apples into the batter carefully to distribute evenly.
05 - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
06 - Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, frying 3 to 4 fritters at a time for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Use a slotted spoon to remove fritters and drain them on paper towels.
08 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to create the glaze.
09 - While still warm, dip each fritter into the glaze or drizzle the glaze over the top.
10 - Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg
  • Perfectly glazed for a sweet treat
02 -
  • Contains wheat (gluten) eggs and dairy (butter milk)
  • May contain traces of nuts if prepared in a shared kitchen
03 -
  • Add a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom for unique spice notes
  • Do not overmix batter to keep fritters tender
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