Best Easy Homemade Apple Fritters with Vanilla Glaze
Make perfect apple fritters that are crispy on the outside and tender inside. This easy recipe uses fresh apples, cinnamon, and finishes with a simple vanilla glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: About 12 fritters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh apples, peeled and finely diced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Gently fold in the diced fresh apples.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter (about 2 tablespoons each) into the hot oil, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pot.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until the apple fritters are 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 apple fritters generously with the vanilla glaze. Serve immediately for the best crispy apple fritters experience.
Notes
- For a lighter texture, ensure your batter is not overmixed.
- To check oil temperature without a thermometer, drop a small piece of batter in; it should sizzle immediately and float to the top within 30 seconds.
- If you prefer baked apple fritters, bake spoonfuls of the batter on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Glaze after cooling slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg