Craving something sweet and delicious? Look no further than this amazing air fryer apple fritters recipe!
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Deliciously golden and crisp on the outside, with a soft and sweet center filled with tender apples, these apple fritters are sure to become a family favorite.
What type of apples are best for making apple fritters?
Our favorite choices are Granny Smith and Honeycrisp because they are a great texture. You can use other varieties if you want; just be sure it’s something that is high quality and ripe.
How should the apples be prepared for the recipe?
They should be diced into small bite-sized pieces. Try to keep them around the same size so they cook evenly.
What type of batter should be used for the recipe?
You’ll need to use homemade batter for this apple fritters recipe. That’s the only way to get the perfect pastry.
Ingredients:
For the fritters:
- Cinnamon
- Flour
- Milk
- Sugar
- Large eggs
- Baking powder
- Applesauce
- Salt
- Large Granny smith apples peeled and diced
For the glaze:
- Vanilla
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
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How to make Big Apple Fritters:
Step 1. Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Step 2. Add in the applesauce, eggs, and milk.
Stir until just combined.
Step 3. Stir in the apples.
Step 5. Heat several inches of oil in a deep-sided pot or skillet on the stove until the oil reaches 375 degrees.
Step 5. Drop ¼ cup of the batter into the oil.
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain the fritters on a paper towel-lined plate or rack.
Step 6. Blend together the ingredients for the glaze until smooth.
Step 7. Dip the fritters into the glaze.
Allow them to rest to set before serving.
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Big Apple Fritters
Ingredients
For the fritters:
- 1 ½ tsp. Cinnamon
- 1 ½ C. Flour
- ⅓ C. Milk
- ¼ C. Sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 tsp. Baking powder
- 3 Tbsp. Applesauce
- ½ tsp. Salt
- 2 Large Granny smith apples peeled and diced
For the glaze:
- ½ tsp Vanilla
- 2 C. Powdered sugar
- ¼ C. Milk
Instructions
- Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
- Add in the applesauce, eggs and milk, and stir until just combined.
- Stir in the apples.
- Heat several inches of oil in a deep sided pot or skillet on the stove until the oil reaches 375 degrees.
- Drop ¼ cup of the batter into the oil, and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain the fritters on a paper towel lined plate or rack.
- Blend together the ingredients for the glaze until smooth.
- Dip the fritters into the glaze, and allow to rest to set before serving.
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Should the fritters be fried in oil or butter?
We recommend using oil when making this apple fritters recipe. It will fry them beautifully and give you delicious results.
What type of glaze should be used for the apple fritters?
The glaze we are using is a combination of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. You can also use your favorite store-bought glaze as well.
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