Easy Apple Fritters Recipe

A stack of three apple fritters on a plate.

4.88 from 31 votes

Apple Fritters with pieces of delicious Granny Smith apples wrapped and fried in sugary dough will send your taste buds into food heaven! The best apple fritters you'll ever eat.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Resting time10

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 230kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Dutch Oven

Ingredients

For the Fritters

2 granny apples peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¾ cup apple cider
2 large eggs lightly beaten
2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Glaze

2 cups confectioner's sugar
¼ cup apple cider
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg

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Instructions

Add all dry ingredients (flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg) in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Stir in apples.
Next add wet ingredients (cider, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract) to a separate bowl and whisk together then pour mixture into dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil in dutch oven over medium-high heat to around 350°F to 375°F. Use 1/3-cup measure to transfer 5 heaping portions of batter into the hot oil. Press batter lightly with the back of spoon to flatten somewhat. Fry until golden brown (about 2 to 3 minutes each side). Once all fritters are fried, remove fritters and transfer fritters to wire rack set inside rimmed baking sheet or to a paper towel to dry. Bring oil back to around 350°F and repeat with remaining batter. Let fritters cool 5 minutes.
Whisk together confectioners’ sugar, cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg in medium bowl until smooth. Spoon over fritters and let set for 10 minutes then serve.

Notes

How to Store Apple Fritters

If you plan to eat leftovers within a couple of days, just wrap them in foil loosely and leave them at room temperature. They will last up to 2 days. If you need to store longer, keep them in the fridge.

How Long Will They Last in the Fridge?

They will last in a fridge for up to 5 or 6 days.

Can I Freeze?

Transfer the leftover apple fritters to a freezer bag releasing any air. They should store for up to 3 months. If you want to heat, add to an air fryer so they remain super crispy.

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