Description
Deliciously crispy on the outside and soft with spiced apple filling on the inside, these Fried Apple Fritters are a joyful treat that captures the essence of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel and core the apples, then dice them and toss in lemon juice.
- Make the batter: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk, then combine with dry ingredients. Fold in the diced apples.
- Heat the oil: Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the fritters: Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain and dust: Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar while warm.
- Serve: Enjoy warm, optionally with honey or ice cream.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even frying. Maintain a steady heat for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: apple fritters, dessert, fall recipes, fried desserts