Apple Fritters Recipe

An apple fritter topped with a glaze with an apple and wire rack in the background.

Tired of making the same old breakfast? Try these easy apple fritters! All you need are fresh apples and a few pantry staples for a sweet breakfast you can have on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings fritters

Calories 290kcal

Author John Kanell

Equipment

Large Pot
Mixing Bowls
Wire rack

Ingredients

For the Fritters:

Vegetable oil for frying
1½ cups all-purpose flour (180g)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup whole milk (180mL)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large apples (about 1 pound/450g), peeled cored, and diced (Granny Smith apples, Honeycrisp apples)

For the Glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar (240g)
3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

For the Fritters:

Fill a large pot or Dutch oven with vegetable oil 1½ inches deep. Place over medium high heat with a candy or deep fry thermometer attached to the side. Heat the oil to 350°F. Adjust temperature if needed.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with paper towels and set a wire rack on top of the towels.
While the oil is heating, make the batter. In a large bowl whisk together the flour sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. Pour into the dry mixture. Use a spatula to fold the mixture together until just a few streaks of flour remain.
Add the apples and mix together so all the apples are coated and the flour is incorporated.
Once the oil is to temperature, scoop by the batter by about ¼ cup per fritter into the hot oil. I suggest frying about 4 to 6 fritters at a time.
Fry until golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip and continue frying until golden brown on the other side, about 2 more minutes.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer fritters to the wire rack and continue frying until better is all used up.

For the Glaze:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and vanilla. You want a thin glaze, so add more milk if needed. Either dip the fritters in the glaze and allow to set on a wire rack or use a spoon to drizzle the glaze over the hot fritters. Let the fritter sit for 10 minutes to allow the glaze to set before serving.

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Notes

How should I store leftovers? Leftovers will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days at the most. Extend their lifespan to 5 days by refrigerating them instead, but keep in mind that they will lose crispness and the glaze will melt after a few hours.
To reheat apple fritters: Place them in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or in the air fryer at 325°F for 3 to 5 minutes.

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