Imagine the smell of warm cinnamon sugar wafting through your kitchen, a golden batch of apple fritters sizzling in the pan, and that first glorious bite — crunchy outside, pillowy inside, studded with juicy apple bits and bathed in sweet glaze. YES. These apple fritters are your cozy-season dream come true.
Perfect for lazy weekend mornings, brunch with friends, or just because you have apples and a craving. No yeast, no waiting — just mix, fry, glaze, devour.
Craving more deep-fried delight? You’ll love my Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts and Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites too!
📝 Ingredients
For the Fritters:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped tart apples (like Granny Smith)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Heat oil: Pour oil into a heavy-bottomed pot (about 2 inches deep) and heat to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
4. Combine: Stir wet into dry until just combined. Fold in chopped apples.
5. Fry fritters: Carefully drop large spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, a few at a time. Flatten slightly with spoon. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
6. Drain: Transfer to a paper towel-lined rack to cool slightly.
7. Glaze: Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Dip each fritter or drizzle generously while still warm.
🍽 Serving Tips
- Serve warm on a wire rack with glaze dripping off the edges.
- Dust with extra powdered sugar for a bakery-style look.
- Stack in a parchment-lined basket for brunch parties.
🌟 Variations
- Add a dash of bourbon or apple cider to the glaze.
- Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Swap glaze for cinnamon sugar coating.
😬 Troubleshooting
- Too oily? Oil temp too low — aim for a steady 350°F.
- Burning outside, raw inside? Drop smaller fritters or lower heat slightly.
- Falling apart? Batter may be too thin — add 1 tbsp flour at a time.
🧊 Storage
- Room Temp: Best eaten same day!
- Fridge: Store glazed fritters up to 2 days, uncovered.
- Reheat: Briefly warm in toaster oven or low oven for best texture.
Apple Fritters
Ingredients
For the Fritters:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped tart apples like Granny Smith
- Oil for frying vegetable or canola
For the Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 –4 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat oil: Pour oil into a heavy-bottomed pot (about 2 inches deep) and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine: Stir wet into dry until just combined. Fold in chopped apples.
- Fry fritters: Carefully drop large spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, a few at a time. Flatten slightly with spoon. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
- Drain: Transfer to a paper towel-lined rack to cool slightly.
- Glaze: Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Dip each fritter or drizzle generously while still warm.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the pan — give fritters room to puff up.
- Add a little lemon zest for brightness.
- Make sure oil stays at temp between batches!
Let me know if you make them — tag me on Pinterest or Instagram with your fritter stacks! 🍎🍩
