Fried Apple Fritters Recipe
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Fried Apple Fritters Recipe
Description
This Fried Apple Fritters recipe blends cubed apples with a batter of flour, baking powder, cinnamon, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and milk. The batter lightly coats the apples, preserving their texture after frying. The fritters cook in hot vegetable oil until deep golden, ensuring a crispy surface around the soft fruit inside. The use of cinnamon and nutmeg in the batter adds warm spice notes that complement the natural sweetness of the apples.
The powdered sugar and lemon glaze provides a tangy sweetness that balances the fried exterior. These fritters can be enjoyed warm as a dessert or snack. Heating oil to the proper temperature is important to avoid greasy or undercooked fritters.
Fresh lemon juice is preferred for the glaze to add freshness. The fritters can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days or refrigerated for up to four days.
Ingredients
For the Apple Fritters
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 cups apples about 2¼ apples, diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 egg large
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Glaze
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, and vanilla.
- Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until smooth. Follow with milk and stir to combine.
- Fold in the apples, just until covered. Don't overmix.
- Fill a Dutch oven with at least 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high until it reaches 350°F.
- Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, dollop the batter into the oil, cooking 3-4 fritters at a time. Cook the fritters, turning them over, about 2 minutes per side, until deep golden brown.
- Remove fritters from the oil with the spider tool and place on a tray lined with paper towels.
- Make the glaze by combining powdered sugar, water, and lemon juice. Dip the fritters in the glaze.
Notes
- Store fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Check oil temperature before frying to ensure even cooking and prevent undercooked centers or greasy fritters.
- Add cinnamon and nutmeg to the glaze for extra autumnal flavor.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice in the glaze for the best taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1fritter | |
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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