Description
Sweet apple fritter bites blend crispy exterior with tender, cinnamon-spiced apple centers. Homemade dessert perfection delivers delightful comfort for family gatherings and casual weekend treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) diced apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) milk
- 2 tbsps (30 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mixing Base: Thoroughly combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Wet Ingredients Fusion: Whisk milk, egg, and vanilla extract together until completely smooth and uniform in color and texture.
- Batter Creation: Merge wet and dry mixtures gently, folding just until incorporated. Fold diced apples throughout the batter, maintaining a light touch to preserve delicate texture.
- Oil Preparation: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or Dutch oven to 375°F, monitoring temperature with a reliable kitchen thermometer to ensure precise cooking conditions.
- Frying Process: Carefully drop small spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, working in batches to prevent overcrowding. Fry each bite for 2-3 minutes, rotating midway to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Draining and Cooling: Transfer fried bites to a wire rack lined with paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain and prevent sogginess. Let cool slightly before glazing.
- Glaze Finishing: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. While fritter bites are still warm, generously drizzle or dunk into glaze, allowing excess to drip off naturally.
Notes
- Select Oil Wisely: Choose a neutral-flavored oil with high smoke point like canola or vegetable oil to ensure crispy, clean-tasting fritter bites without burnt undertones.
- Manage Batter Consistency: Avoid overmixing to prevent tough, dense fritters; stir just until ingredients combine, keeping batter slightly lumpy for tender, light texture.
- Control Frying Temperature: Maintain consistent 350-375°F oil temperature using a kitchen thermometer to guarantee even browning and prevent greasy, undercooked centers.
- Drain Excess Oil Properly: Place fritter bites on wire rack over paper towels for optimal oil drainage, preserving crispiness and preventing soggy bottoms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg