Apple Fritters

Apple Fritters – super easy dessert or snack treats with crisp bits of diced apples throughout in a flavorful cinnamon batter using just a handful of ingredients. Delicious, easy and highly addictive fried treats!

Course Dessert/Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 12

Total Time 24

Servings - 20 fritters

Calories 139kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup whole milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons melted butter
2-3 medium , Granny Smith apples , cored and cut into small dice
Oil for deep frying
powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

In a large, saucepan pour vegetable oil, until it is at least 3 inches, then place on medium heat until oil is 365 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, whisk together and mix all the dry ingredients: flour, sugar , baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
Stir in the milk, eggs, vanilla and melted butter. Mix well until everything has been fully incorporated. Fold in the diced apples, adding enough to make a very chunky batter.
The batter should be thick and spoonable.
Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot , you may need the aid of another spoon to scoop it out. Fry until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
Do not overcrowd the pan. Do so in batches.
Turn the ball over and fry for a few more minutes until the other side is golden brown. Use a large spatula to remove from the fry pan, drain on paper towels.
If desired, you can roll the finished product in table sugar or powdered sugar to make it sweeter.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter. Stir around 8-10 times or until the dry and liquid ingredients are barely combined together. Overmixing results in a tough texture.
Let the batter stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before shaping them into balls.
You may use a Dutch oven or a deep cast-iron skillet to fry. Just make sure it's at least 5-6 inches deep or enough for the batter to be submerged in 3-4 inches of oil.
Be sure to fry in batches of no more than 5 until golden brown, flipping several times using a slotted spoon or frying utensil to cook evenly. Overcrowding the pan will result in the oil temperature to drop down and some greasy hush puppies.
You may use a cookie scoop to make the dropping process a breeze. But if you don't have one, make sure to dip the spoon into a glass of water between each fritter to keep the dough from sticking.
Drain on double layers of paper towels or on a wire rack.
These apple fritters can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for about 8-10 minutes.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

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