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If you love warm apple fritters, you are going to love this recipe. It is so simple to make and the taste is amazing. There is nothing better than a homemade apple fritter.

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Apple Fritters Recipe

These apple fritters are so good. I think I could eat them every day. Surprisingly easy to make, you are going to love the crispy fritter filled with an amazing apple filling.

Can You Bake These Apple Fritters?

I do not recommend baking these fritters. While you might want to find a healthier version so that you can avoid the frying, the result is just not the same. The batter is designed to be fried and baking it in the oven will leave you disappointed in the results.

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What apples are best for apple fritters?

I am using granny smith when making my fritters. I like granny smith apples because I like the tartness of the apples with the sweetness of the filling and the crispiness of the dough. You want to make sure you are an apple that is good for baking and cooking, even though you are not baking this dessert. Other apples that will work well with this apple fritter recipe are gala apples, Fuji, and honey crisp apple. As long as you are using cooking and baking apples, any type of apple will work well.

What Variations Can I make To Apple Fritters?

You can use the basic recipe of this fritter to change the recipe in a few ways. Adding a variation of topping to these fritter like ice cream, or caramel sauce or even chocolate chips will give you an added treat. You can also use this recipe to make other fruit filled fritters, like peach or strawberry.

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Can you reheat an apple fritter?

If you want to reheat these in the oven, you will want to use a 350 degree oven and heat the fritter for about 5 to 6 minutes. I like to add more glaze to the top of the fritter, since it is likely to melt off during the heating process.

Can you Freeze Apple Fritters

The apple fritters will freeze beautifully. However, you want to make sure they are not glazed when you freeze them. The glaze does not freeze very well and will become sticky. It is best to wait to glaze the fritters after you have thawed them.

Are Apple Fritters Vegan

This apple fritter recipe can easily be made into a vegan recipe. The only animal product it has is milk, which can be changed to use a nondairy version like almond milk, soy milk or oat milk.

How to Store These Fritters

You can store these fritters at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Make sure these are stored in an airtight container. They should last about 2 to 3 days when they are stored at room temperature or about 1 week when stored in the refrigerator.

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Ingredients to Make This Apple Fritter Recipe

  • Flour
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Egg
  • Milk
  • Granny Smith Apples
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Vanilla

How to Make Apple Fritters

Step 1: Making the Glaze

Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk together until smooth.

Step 2: Prep

In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon together. Set aside.

Add milk and egg to a medium bowl and whisk until combined. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in apples.

Step 3: Frying Fritters

Drop by heaping tablespoon into hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels. When fritters are still a bit warm, place one fritter at a time into glaze. Place on a baking sheet or a plate lined with parchment paper.

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Apple Fritters

A classic and delicious apple fritter recipe the whole family will enjoy!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple Fritter

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 Fritters

Author: Deliciously Seasoned

Ingredients

For the Apple Fritter

For the Glaze

Instructions

For the Apple Fritter

  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon together. Set aside.

  • Add milk and egg to a medium bowl and whisk until combined.

  • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix until combined.

  • Stir in apples and then drop by heaping tablespoon into hot oil and fry both sides until golden brown.

  • Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels.

  • Once fritters are still a little warm, dip one fritter at a time into glaze. Place on a baking sheet or a plate lined with parchment paper.

For the Glaze

  • Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk together until smooth.

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  1. Apple Fritters Recipe | Donut Recipe - Deliciously Seasoned (15)Linda Lee says

    Apple Fritters Recipe | Donut Recipe - Deliciously Seasoned (16)
    I love apple fritters. These are so easy and so yummy. Thank you for sharing your recipe!!

  2. Apple Fritters Recipe | Donut Recipe - Deliciously Seasoned (17)Margafret says

    Could one bake these in the oven instead of frying.

    • Apple Fritters Recipe | Donut Recipe - Deliciously Seasoned (18)deliciouslyseasoned says

      Hi Margafret, yes you can. Line you basket with parchment paper and then brush lightly with oil. Drop about 1/4 cup onto the paper, don’t overcrowd, and then air fry at 400° for about 5-6 minutes on each side. Make sure to lightly spray or brush oil over the tops of each fritter before air frying. We hope you enjoy this recipe.

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FAQs

Why are my apple fritters not crispy? ›

Best tips for apple fritters:

Use two spoons to drop the batter into the oil and spread gently. If you drop a scoop of batter into the oil, the outside will be crispy and the center will be raw. To make them really crispy, I prefer to fry them until they are dark brown not just golden brown.

Why did my apple fritters get soggy? ›

Frequently Asked Questions. Why are my apple fritters soggy? This is most likely the result of oil temperature. If your oil is too cool, your fritters will take a long time to fry and will end up greasy.

Should fritter batter be thick? ›

You want a thick batter for these fritters. If you find it's a little too thin simply add in some more flour. If the batters too thick (can still see flour etc), add a dash of milk. The batter should be thick enough to hold its shape on a tablespoon without pouring off everywhere.

Why is my apple fritter raw in the middle? ›

The overcooked exterior and undercooked interior indicates that your oil temperature is too high or your fritters are too large. You should be able to solve your problem by frying at a lower temperature and/or making the fritters smaller.

Does baking soda make fritters crispy? ›

Is baking soda or powder best for frying? A pinch of baking soda can help produce crispy fried foods. It reacts with the acid in the batter to create carbon dioxide bubbles. These lead to an airy batter and a crisper, fluffier result.

Why do you put baking powder in fritters? ›

So we use both to get the best of both worlds; Baking soda (bi-carb) OR baking powder – just a touch, to aerate the batter every so slightly (without it, it's slightly denser); Parmesan – for a good hit of savoury flavour AND to make the fritters extra crispy! Green onion and coriander – for a hit of freshness.

Why are apple fritters unhealthy? ›

Apple fritters are among the unhealthiest doughnuts. Just because a doughnut has fruit it it doesn't mean it is a good choice. Apple fritters are deep fried in fat. A medium sized apple fritter contains approximately 17 grams of fat (almost half the fat from saturated fat) and 450 calories.

How do you keep fritters crispy? ›

If you're not serving fried food immediately, you'll need to keep it warm to prevent it from getting cold and losing crispiness. One way to do this is to place the fried food on a wire rack in the oven at a low temperature, around 200°F to 250°F. This will keep the food warm without overcooking it.

Can you keep fritter batter overnight? ›

You can make the batter up to 1 day ahead of time and store in the fridge. I've used this trick when I'm a bit short on time and know that I'll be needing to rush dinner the following night.

Is pancake batter the same as fritter batter? ›

A fritter batter is a muffin batter without butter (fat). How does pancake batter fit in? Right in the middle of the two because it use 1/2 part fat, but keeps the other core components the same. These all fall under the quick bread family, which use baking powder or soda as a leavener.

Why are my fritters like pancakes? ›

Note: Some fritters recipes are more pancake than loosely-held-together fritter patty, one where it's important you eliminate a lot of water. For those pancake-style fritters, a loose, moist batter may be preferable. Most recipes will explicitly call for wringing moisture from ingredients if that's necessary.

Can you leave apple fritters out overnight? ›

Store in an airtight container or bag so they do not dry out. They should be good for 2 days at room temperature. To make them last longer you can store them in the fridge for about 1 week. Apple fritters also freeze very well.

Why are my apple fritters greasy? ›

The oil temperature is important!

I like to cook my Bourbon Apple Fritters at about 350°. If the oil is too hot, the outside will burn and the inside will be under-cooked. If the oil is not hot enough, the fritters will absorb a lot of oil and will be greasy.

Does apple fritter get you high? ›

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Why is my batter not getting crispy? ›

Keep the oil temperature up for crispy fried food

When it comes to battered foods, according to Bon Appétit, the lower the temperature, the longer your batter is sitting in the pot absorbing oil, which can lead to a dark, unappetizing oil-laden crust.

How do you fix soggy fritters? ›

The eggs you use need to be small and cold. Larger eggs have more water from the egg white, resulting in wetter batter and soggy fritters. Add flour to your wet batter! Most veggies have a high water content (which we know equals soggy fritters).

Why are my fritters soft? ›

When frying, work in batches and avoid sticking the fritters too close together in the pan. If they are too close, they'll create steam which will make them too soft. Use hot oil! Don't add the fritters to the pan until the oil is nice and hot.

Why is my batter not going crispy? ›

If you've gotten the dreaded limp fried coating, you might have over-mixed your batter, which forms more pesky gluten that readily soaks up the oil. Mix batter until just combined — no more, and no less. You might also be making the mistake of adding warm water.

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