Crispy Apple Fritters with Cinnamon Sugar Coating Recipe
Deliciously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Apple Fritters are a classic treat made with fresh diced apples, cinnamon, and a sweet batter, fried to golden perfection and coated with a cinnamon-sugar mix. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 fritters
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Batter Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups peeled, diced apples
For Frying
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Coating
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined to form the dry mixture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract thoroughly. Pour this wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the peeled, diced apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking them down too much.
- Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet to a depth suitable for frying and heat it to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to check the temperature for accuracy.
- Fry the Fritters: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the batter carefully into the hot oil. Fry the fritters for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they achieve a beautiful golden brown color and are cooked through.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fritters from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Prepare Coating: In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon to create the coating mixture.
- Coat the Fritters: While the fritters are still warm, toss them gently in the cinnamon-sugar mixture so they are evenly coated and ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature stays around 350°F to prevent the fritters from absorbing too much oil or burning.
- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine to keep the fritters tender and light.
- You can substitute the apples with pears or peaches for a different twist.
- Use fresh peeled and diced apples; avoid canned or pre-packaged apples as they contain extra moisture.
- Serve fritters warm for the best taste and texture.
