Description
Apple Fritter Bites: Crispy, fluffy, cinnamon-spiced bites of apple goodness. Quick, comforting, and crowd-pleasing. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 4 cups vegetable or canola oil, for frying
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Apple Mixture Peel and core 2 medium apples, then dice them into small, uniform 1/4-inch cubes. Place the diced apples in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of sugar, gently mixing to coat evenly. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the batter.
- Step 2: Mix the Batter In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and remaining cinnamon until well combined. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until no dry flour remains—overmixing will make your Apple Fritter Bites tough rather than tender. The batter should be thick but still able to drop from a spoon.
- Step 3: Fold in the Apples Gently fold the prepared apple mixture into the batter until evenly distributed. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes, allowing the flour to fully hydrate and the flavors to develop. This short rest period makes a noticeable difference in the texture of your finished fritters.
- Step 4: Heat the Oil In a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a cooking thermometer for accuracy, as proper oil temperature is crucial for perfect Apple Fritter Bites. The oil should be at least 2 inches deep to allow the fritters to float freely while cooking.
- Step 5: Fry the Fritters Working in small batches to avoid crowding the pan, carefully drop tablespoon-sized portions of the batter into the hot oil. Using two spoons makes this process easier—one to scoop and one to push the batter off. Fry for about 2-3 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the fritters are golden brown on all sides and cooked through.
- Step 6: Drain and Glaze Remove the Apple Fritter Bites with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. While still warm, dip each fritter into the prepared glaze, allowing excess to drip off before placing on a wire rack to set. For the glaze, simply whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter bite
- Calories: 85 calories per serving
- Sugar: 7 grams of sugar
- Sodium: 140 mg of sodium
- Fat: 3 grams of fat
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram of saturated fat
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams of unsaturated fat
- Trans Fat: 0 grams of trans fat
- Carbohydrates: 13 grams of carbohydrates
- Fiber: 1 gram of fiber
- Protein: 1 gram of protein
- Cholesterol: 20 mg of cholesterol