Easy Homemade Apple Fritters
Delight in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade apple fritters, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
- Marry the Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Insert the Star Ingredient: Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet, heat your oil over medium-high heat.
- Fry to Perfection: Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown—about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Drain and Dust: Remove the fritters and let them drain on paper towels, dusting with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider using a mix of sweet and tart apples. Serve with coffee or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg