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Easy Homemade Apple Fritters with Optional Baked Bites

A stack of golden brown, freshly fried apple fritter pieces drizzled generously with white vanilla glaze.
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Make delicious, crispy homemade apple fritters using fresh apples and warm cinnamon. This recipe provides instructions for traditional frying and a simpler baked alternative, perfect for a cozy fall treat or easy breakfast pastry.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (or cooking spray for baking)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons milk or apple cider (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Peel, core, and finely chop the apples. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate small bowl, combine the egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Fold the chopped apples into the batter.
  6. For Fried Fritters: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 365°F (185°C). Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into the hot oil, working in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  7. For Baked Fritter Bites (Alternative): Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin well or line with paper liners. Drop batter by rounded teaspoons into the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
  8. Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk or apple cider until smooth. Add more liquid, one teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  9. Dip or drizzle the warm fritters (fried or baked) generously with the glaze. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispy apple fritters, ensure your frying oil temperature is accurate before adding the batter.
  • If you use the baked method, these are best described as apple fritter bites or cupcakes.
  • You can substitute apple cider for milk in the glaze for a stronger fall apple flavor.
  • For a truly homemade apple fritters experience, use fresh, crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.

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