Description
Homemade apple fritter bites bring classic American dessert magic to kitchen counters with irresistible charm. Crispy golden exteriors and tender spiced centers invite sweet indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples (Main Ingredient):
- 1 cup diced apples (peeled)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
Wet Ingredients and Extras:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing vessel, thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar until uniformly blended.
- Whisk egg, milk, and vanilla extract in a separate container until smooth and integrated.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, creating a cohesive batter, then carefully incorporate diced apples throughout the mixture.
- Warm vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven, bringing temperature precisely to 350°F, using a kitchen thermometer for accuracy.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, carefully release dollops of apple-studded batter into the heated oil, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Fry bite-sized portions until they transform into a rich golden-brown color, approximately 2-3 minutes, rotating midway to ensure even browning.
- Extract fritter bites using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drip back into the pan.
- Transfer to a wire rack lined with absorbent paper towels to eliminate residual oil and prevent sogginess.
- Once temperature moderates slightly, delicately drizzle or immerse fritter bites in prepared glaze, ensuring complete and elegant coating.
Notes
- Adjust batter thickness by adding more milk or flour for desired consistency, ensuring light and crispy texture.
- Experiment with apple varieties like Granny Smith for tartness or Honeycrisp for sweetness, enhancing flavor complexity.
- Use a candy thermometer to maintain precise oil temperature, preventing greasy or undercooked fritter bites.
- Make gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour, catering to dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg