Mouthwatering Homemade Apple Fritters (Printable)

Crispy exterior with tender spiced apple pieces, finished with a delicate sweet glaze.

# What You Need:

→ Fritters

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2/3 cup whole milk
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
12 - Vegetable oil, for frying

→ Glaze

13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
02 - Beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth.
03 - Gently stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
04 - Fold the diced apples into the batter evenly.
05 - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
06 - Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, frying 3 to 4 fritters at a time for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
07 - Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
09 - Dip warm fritters into glaze or drizzle glaze over them evenly.
10 - Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Lightly spiced and sweet glazed flavor
  • Perfect treat any time of day
02 -
  • For extra flavor add a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom to the batter.
  • Substitute pears or peaches for apples for a different twist.
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep fritters light and fluffy.
  • Make sure oil temperature is consistent for even frying.
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