Jeff Misenti
March 27, 2026
Difficulty Level: easy
20 min Prep
30 min Cook
50 min Total
12 Servings
Apple fritters are classic comfort-food, somewhere between an apple pie and crispy donut. They work as a dessert, breakfast, and even a midday snack.
This fritter recipe is made with a soft natter. diced apples, and a mix of warming spices that bring the final cook alive.
When cooking right, they offer a sweet and crisp deliciousness that’s hard to beat. Better yet, they can be dusted with powdered sugar, a drizzle of cream, or my favorite, a large helping of ice-cream. The hot and cold mix is fantastic.
Check out the ingredients and cooking steps below.
Apple Fritters Ingredients
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled and diced)
- 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 4 cups of vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar (for dusting)
Apple Fritters Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. A few small lumps are fine.
- Fold the diced apples into the batter and mix gently so the pieces are evenly spread throughout. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes while the oil heats.
- Pour the vegetable oil into a heavy pot or deep fryer and use a thermometer to bring it to 375°F (190°C). Try to keep the oil at that temperature while frying.
- Using two tablespoons, carefully drop small mounds of batter, about 1.5 inches wide, into the hot oil. Fry only 3 to 4 at a time so the pan does not get crowded.
- Cook for 3 minutes per side, or until the fritters are golden brown.
- Lift the fritters out with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels. Let them drain for about 2 minutes on each side.
- Dust the warm fritters with powdered sugar using a fine mesh strainer. Serve while still warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 150cal
Carbohydrate: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: – -mg