These Spiced Apple Fritters are delightfully crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy inside, and loaded with juicy apple chunks. Flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla, they’re like little clouds of autumn joy — all without the need for yeast. Glaze them for a classic finish or dust with powdered sugar for a cozy touch.
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Yields12 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins
10–12 fritters
For the Fritters
2medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
1cupall-purpose flour
¼cupgranulated sugar
1 ½tspbaking powder
½tspcinnamon
¼tspnutmeg
¼tspsalt
1large egg
⅓cupmilk
1tspvanilla extract
1tbspmelted butter
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Optional Glaze
1cuppowdered sugar
2tbspmilk
½tspvanilla extract
Prepare the Batter
1
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk egg, milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined.
Fold in the diced apples.
Heat the Oil
2
In a deep skillet or saucepan, heat 2–3 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C).
Line a plate with paper towels.
Fry the Fritters
3
Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, carefully drop batter into hot oil (don’t overcrowd the pan).
Fry for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Glaze or Dust
4
For glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Dip each fritter while warm and set on a rack.
Alternatively, dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar once slightly cooled.
Serving Tips
5
Best enjoyed warm and fresh
Serve with hot cider, coffee, or bourbon caramel sauce
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the oven
Ingredients
10–12 fritters
For the Fritters
2medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
1cupall-purpose flour
¼cupgranulated sugar
1 ½tspbaking powder
½tspcinnamon
¼tspnutmeg
¼tspsalt
1large egg
⅓cupmilk
1tspvanilla extract
1tbspmelted butter
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Optional Glaze
1cuppowdered sugar
2tbspmilk
½tspvanilla extract
Directions
Prepare the Batter
1
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk egg, milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined.
Fold in the diced apples.
Heat the Oil
2
In a deep skillet or saucepan, heat 2–3 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C).
Line a plate with paper towels.
Fry the Fritters
3
Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, carefully drop batter into hot oil (don’t overcrowd the pan).
Fry for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Glaze or Dust
4
For glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Dip each fritter while warm and set on a rack.
Alternatively, dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar once slightly cooled.
Serving Tips
5
Best enjoyed warm and fresh
Serve with hot cider, coffee, or bourbon caramel sauce
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the oven
