Description
Crispy golden apple fritter bites bring sweet nostalgia from classic county fair treats straight to home kitchens. Warm cinnamon-spiced pastry nuggets deliver pure comfort with a delightful crunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 1 cup diced apples (about 1 apple, peeled and cored)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients and Frying:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Whisk milk, egg, and melted butter in a separate container until thoroughly blended.
- Gently incorporate wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Carefully fold diced apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Prepare a deep pan by heating oil to precisely 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Using a spoon, carefully drop small portions of batter into the hot oil, working in manageable batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry each batch, rotating fritters to achieve an even golden-brown exterior, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove fritters using a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain completely.
- Optional: Dust fritters with a light coating of powdered sugar while still warm for added sweetness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp texture and warm, tender interior of the apple fritter bites.
Notes
- Achieve a lighter texture by not overmixing the batter, which can develop gluten and create tough fritters.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F to ensure even browning and prevent greasy bites.
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweetness and better structural integrity during frying.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for celiac-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg