Ingredients
Fritters:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups peeled, finely diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Vegetable or canola oil for deep-frying
Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Mix Dry & Wet: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined, then fold in diced apples.
2. Heat Oil: Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot or deep skillet to 375°F (190°C).
3. Fry: Drop spoonfuls (about 1/4 cup each) of batter into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of a spoon. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined wire rack to drain.
4. Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip warm fritters into glaze, allowing excess to drip off, and return to the wire rack to set.
Air-Fryer Glazed Apple Fritter Bites
Ingredients
1 batch Apple Fritter batter (from recipe above, using 1/2 cup milk so batter is slightly thicker)
Non-stick cooking spray
1 batch Glaze (powdered sugar, milk, vanilla)
Instructions
1. Prep: Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Line the basket with parchment paper designed for air fryers.
2. Air-Fry: Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough into the basket, spacing them 1 inch apart. Lightly spray tops with cooking spray.
3. Cook: Air-fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying lightly again, until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Glaze: Toss warm bites in glaze and set on a rack to firm up.