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Air Fryer Apple Fritters Recipe

These easy Air Fryer Apple Fritters are packed with fresh apples and finished with a sweet, buttery glaze. Easy, fast, and delicious!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 fritters
Calories: 175 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Apple Fritters:
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour (180g)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup whole milk (80ml)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced (2¾ cups/335g diced)
For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted

Instructions

For the Apple Fritters:
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  1. In a large bowl, whisk to combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk to combine the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
  3. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Add the butter, then stir to combine until no dry streaks of flour remain. Fold in the apples, stirring just until combined.
  4. If necessary, preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Line the basket of an air fryer with parchment paper and spray it with nonstick spray.
  5. Scoop 4, leveled, ¼ cup portions onto the parchment paper in the air fryer basket.
  6. Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes. Flip onto the other side and cook for an additional 3 minutes to finish cooking the bottoms and centers through. Transfer the fritters to a wire rack set over a sheet tray to cool. Repeat with the remaining batter in batches. Let them cool slightly.
For the Glaze:
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until very smooth. Whisk in the butter.
  2. Dip the tops of the fritters in the glaze, coating the sides. Return the fritters top side up to the wire rack. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Preheat the air fryer. If your air fryer model allows and recommends it, preheat it before starting the recipe. This ensures even cooking and helps the fritters start crisping up as soon as they hit the basket.
  • Add extra flavorings or spices. For an extra fall-flavored kick, add ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg, cardamom, or ginger to the dry ingredients. You can also enhance the flavor of the glaze by adding ½ teaspoon of cinnamon and two teaspoons of maple syrup, swapping the vanilla extract for vanilla bean paste, or substituting one tablespoon of milk with lemon juice, spiced rum, or bourbon.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter. Mix the fritter batter until just combined, as overmixing can lead to a dense texture–rather than light and fluffy. The batter should still be slightly lumpy with bits of apple throughout.
  • Don’t crowd the air fryer. Place the fritter dough in a single layer in the air fryer basket, at least ½” apart, so they have ample space to expand and puff up. A 6-quart air fryer basket will hold four fritters at a time, cooking in at least three batches. Larger baskets should be able to accommodate more fritters per batch.
  • Line air fryer basket. Be sure to line the air fryer with a piece of parchment paper. Generously spray it with cooking spray to prevent the dough from sticking and make cleanup easier. Cut the paper to fit the basket to prevent obstruction of airflow.
  • Alternative garnish. If you prefer to skip the glaze, coat the fritters with cinnamon sugar fresh out of the air fryer for a delicious apple cinnamon flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 136mg (6%) Potassium 81mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 167IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12fritters

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175

% Daily Value*

Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 136mg 6%
Potassium 81mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 167IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.