Apple Fritters

These easy apple fritters are irresistible. They are gloriously moist and warm inside and crispy on the outside, full of apple flavor at every bite. They will be gone in no time!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Keyword: Apple Fritters

Servings:

Calories: 74kcal

Author: Katia

Ingredients

2 large apples, peeled and diced
½ lemon, juice
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg
½ lemon, zest
3 tablespoons (40 grams) sugar
2 ½ tablespoon (40 ml) milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
¾ cup + 1 tbsp (100 grams) all-purpose flour
vegetable oil, for frying
1 teaspoon baking powder

To serve

½ - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Instructions

Peel and dice the apples. Add them to a small bowl and stir in the lemon juice and cinnamon. Set aside.
Add the egg, sugar, milk, and lemon zest to a bowl and whisk with a fork or a whisker. Add the flour and baking powder, and stir until smooth and lump-free. Add the chopped apples to the batter and toss until combined.
Add 1-inch deep vegetable oil to a frying pan on medium heat. To check if the oil is ready for frying, use a thermometer (the temperature should be 350°F/175℃). Alternatively, stick the end of a wooden spoon into the oil. The oil is ready for frying if bubbles appear around the wood.
Next, spoon and transfer a small amount of apple batter to the frying pan (each fritter should be about 2 inches/5 cm wide). Keep them about 1 inch apart and fry for about 60 seconds per side until golden, and the batter inside is fully cooked. Use a slotted spoon to transfer fritters to a plate lined with kitchen paper.
How to bake apple fritters: Preheat the oven to 400℉/205℃, and grease a non-stick baking sheet with oil. Spoon a small amount of apple fritter batter onto the sheet, keeping them 1 inch apart. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and bake for about 10-12 minutes until golden.
Serve your apple fritters while they're freshly made and still warm, and dust them with powdered sugar (optional). Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional values: The nutrition values for one serving are based on an online nutrition calculator, which considered 60ml of vegetable oil. Please remember that these are estimates only and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. See my disclosure policies.

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