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Homemade Apple Fritters drizzled with glaze, golden brown and crisp, served on a rustic ceramic dish beside a cup of coffee.

Apple Fritters

Crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside apple fritters bursting with fresh apple flavor and warm cinnamon spice. These bakery-style fall treats come together in under an hour and are guaranteed to fill your kitchen with the scent of autumn.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 fritters
Calories: 245kcal
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or deep pot (For even frying)
  • 1 Candy/deep-fry thermometer (Essential for perfect oil temp)
  • 1 Large ice cream scoop (For portioning fritters evenly)
  • 1 Wire cooling rack (Keeps fritters crisp while draining)
  • 1 Spider strainer or slotted spoon (Safely remove fritters from oil)

Ingredients

For the Fritters:

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ⅔ cup Milk or apple cider - Apple cider adds flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Fresh apples, peeled and diced - Mix of diced and grated recommended
  • Vegetable oil - For frying

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoon Milk or apple cider - Adjust for consistency
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon Ground cinnamon - Optional, for warmth

Optional Add-ins:

  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar - Adds caramel depth
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest - Brightens flavor
  • ¼ cup Chopped pecans or walnuts - Crunchy texture
  • Extra cinnamon - For dusting

Instructions

  • Peel and dice apples into ½-inch chunks. Toss with lemon juice and cinnamon to prevent browning. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly combined and lump-free.
  • In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk (or apple cider), and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir gently until just combined. Batter should be thick and slightly lumpy. Fold in diced and grated apples evenly.
  • Pour 2–3 inches of vegetable oil into a heavy pot or Dutch oven. Heat to 370°F over medium-high heat with a candy thermometer. Test with a small drop of batter—it should sizzle instantly. Maintain temperature between batches.
  • Drop portions of batter (about ¼ cup each) into the hot oil, 3–4 at a time to avoid overcrowding. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined rack.
  • Let fritters rest 3–4 minutes after the first fry. Increase oil temperature to 380°F and refry for 20–30 seconds to achieve an extra-crisp, lacy texture and perfect color.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, milk or apple cider, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth. Dip warm fritters in glaze, allow excess to drip off, then set on a cooling rack until the glaze hardens slightly.
  • Serve warm within 2 hours for peak crispness and flavor. Pair with hot coffee, cider, or vanilla ice cream for a cozy fall treat.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritter | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg