Perfect Homemade Apple Fritters
Deliciously sweet apple fritters that are soft and fluffy on the inside with a crispy exterior, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Deep Skillet or Pot
- Slotted Spoon
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the base of the fritter batter.
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and helps create a golden exterior.
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Leavening agent for fluffiness.
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Essential for flavoring.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large Eggs Binding agent for the batter.
- 1/2 cup Milk Adds moisture to the batter.
Fritter Components
- 2 medium Fresh Apples Peeled, cored, and diced.
- 2-3 cups Vegetable Oil For frying the fritters.
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar For the glaze.
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and measure them accurately.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples gently.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying in batches.
- Fry each fritter for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a splash of milk or water.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Consider adding nuts or experimenting with spices for variations.