Description
Crispy, golden apple fritter bites bring nostalgic bakery magic straight to home kitchens. Cinnamon-dusted morsels of sweet apple perfection offer comfort and joy with each delightful bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit:
- 2 medium apples (preferably granny smith or honeycrisp)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Frying and Coating:
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and dicing them into small, uniform cubes. Toss the apple pieces with lemon juice to prevent browning and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and crack the eggs into it. Pour in milk and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together, mixing until a smooth batter forms without overmixing. Small lumps are acceptable.
- Carefully fold the prepared apple chunks into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 375°F. Use a thermometer to maintain consistent temperature.
- Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, carefully drop batter-coated apple chunks into the hot oil, working in small batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry the bites for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they achieve a golden-brown color and crispy exterior.
- Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
- While still warm, dust the apple fritter bites generously with a mixture of powdered sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, enjoying the crispy exterior and tender apple-filled interior.
Notes
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture in your fritter bites.
- Keep oil temperature consistent at 375°F to ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior without absorbing excess oil.
- Pat apple chunks dry with paper towels before adding to batter to prevent soggy, weighed-down fritters.
- Use a digital thermometer for precise oil temperature monitoring and perfect frying results every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg