Description
Make classic, deep-fried apple fritters that are crispy on the outside and tender inside, finished with a simple vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Chop the apples into small, uniform pieces. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
- Fold the chopped apples into the batter.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat the oil to 365 degrees Fahrenheit (185 degrees Celsius). Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
- Carefully drop heaping tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pot. Fry about 3 to 4 fritters at a time.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until they are deep golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- While the fritters cool slightly, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, a drop at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
- Dip or drizzle the warm fritters with the vanilla glaze. Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
- For the best texture, use slightly tart apples like Granny Smith.
- Maintain the oil temperature between 360°F and 370°F for even cooking. If the oil is too cool, the fritters will be greasy.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, use less milk.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg