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The Ultimate Crispy Outside, Tender Inside Apple Fritters with Vanilla Glaze

A stack of golden brown, glazed apple fritter pieces piled on a plate, with one apple fritter broken open showing the tender interior.
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Make bakery-style apple fritters at home that achieve the perfect texture: golden and crispy on the outside, soft and tender inside, packed with cinnamon apples. This easy recipe includes a simple vanilla glaze for a classic fall dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced small
  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix the batter. A few lumps are fine.
  4. Gently fold in the diced apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  5. Heat 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 360°F (182°C). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature.
  6. Carefully drop heaping tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil, working in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
  7. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until the fritters are deep golden brown and cooked through. The goal is crispy apple fritters.
  8. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  9. While the fritters cool slightly, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. Dip or drizzle the warm fritters generously with the vanilla glaze. Serve immediately for the best texture.

Notes

  • For an air fryer apple fritters variation, spray the fritters lightly with cooking spray and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden. Glaze after cooking.
  • For baked apple fritters, place spoonfuls of batter on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, turning once.
  • Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor contrast against the sweet dough.

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