Easy Fried Apple Fritters
Fall is here, and with it local orchard's and produce sections are overflowing with an abundance of ripe apples. Take advantage of the season and make a batch of these easy fried apple fritters for a delicious breakfast or brunch for the family to enjoy. Coated with a sweet powered sugar glaze, they're a seasonal sweet treat you've got to try!
Servings: 8 large fritters
Ingredients
For The Apple Fritters
- 2 cups canola oil
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups fuji apples cored, peeled, & chopped
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon divided
- 1/4 tsp salt
For The Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
To Make The Fritters
- Add the oil to a large, heavy bottomed skillet and heat it to 365°F.
- To a medium sized mixing bowl, add the beaten egg and milk. Whisk them together until evenly combined.
- Add the apples to the bowl, and fold them into the mixture.
- In a separate mixing bowl add the flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Whisk together until evenly combined.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixing bowl, and whisk together just until combined. Don't over mix!
- Using a measuring cup, drop the mixture into the hot oil CAREFULLY in 1/4 dollops.
- Allow the fritters to fry for 3-4 minutes, gently turning as needed to evenly cook/brown.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked fritters to a paper towel lined plate to rest & drain of excess oil. Working in batches of 2-3, repeat until all the batter's gone.
- Once drained of excess grease, transfer all of the apple fritters to a serving tray. Set aside & prepare the glaze.
To Make The Glaze
- Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl. Whisk together until evenly combined.
- Dip each cooled fritter into the glaze, turning over to evenly coat. Return to the serving tray, and repeat until all fritters are glazed.
- Serve with milk & enjoy!