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Classic Deep-Fried Apple Fritters with Vanilla Glaze

A stack of golden brown, glazed apple fritter pieces, one broken open to show chunks of apple inside.
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Make bakery-style apple fritters at home. This easy recipe delivers a crispy outside and a tender, soft inside, filled with diced apples and warm cinnamon, finished with a simple vanilla glaze.

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 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying
  • For the Glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 3 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, combine the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  3. Gently fold in the diced apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  4. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature.
  5. Carefully drop the batter by heaping tablespoons into the hot oil, working in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
  6. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning once, until the fritters are deep golden brown and cooked through. They should be crispy outside and soft inside.
  7. Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  8. While the fritters cool slightly, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, a drop at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  9. Dip or drizzle the warm fritters generously with the vanilla glaze. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For the best texture, ensure your oil temperature stays at 350°F. If the oil is too cool, the fritters will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
  • Use firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor and texture contrast against the sweet batter.
  • If you prefer a cinnamon sugar coating instead of a glaze, toss the warm fritters immediately after draining in a mixture of 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • For an air fryer apple fritter alternative, spray the formed fritters lightly with cooking spray and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway. Glaze after cooking.

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