Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Oil for frying (vegetable oil preferred)
- Optional Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp milk
- Optional: Cinnamon sugar coating or maple glaze
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla. Let sit 5–10 minutes to come to room temp.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples to the wet ingredients.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures just until combined—don’t overmix.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or cast iron pan to 350°F (175°C). Test with a small bit of batter—it should sizzle and float.
- Using a tablespoon or small scoop, drop batter into hot oil, a few at a time. Fry 2 minutes per side, flipping until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- While still warm, drizzle with glaze or toss in cinnamon sugar. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Chop apples small and pat dry before adding to batter. Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying. Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be crisped up in an air fryer for 3 minutes at 350°F. Optional: Add a splash of lemon juice to the batter for a flavor boost!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg