Apple Fritter Bites
Crispy golden Apple Fritter Bites loaded with tender chopped apples and warm cinnamon spice. Ready in 30 minutes and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar.
Equipment
- Heavy skillet or small saucepan
- Kitchen thermometer
- Cookie scoop or two spoons
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup whole milk or oat milk for dairy-free
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar or cinnamon-sugar mix for coating
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients. Whisk egg, milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl, then pour into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, do not overmix.
- Fold in apples. Pat chopped apples dry with a paper towel, then fold into the batter.
- Heat oil. Pour vegetable oil into a heavy skillet to about 2 inches deep and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the bites. Drop rounded scoops of batter into the hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Work in small batches.
- Drain and coat. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate for one minute, then toss in powdered sugar or cinnamon-sugar while still warm. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep oil at 350°F between batches for consistent results.
- Pat apple pieces dry before adding to batter.
- Do not overmix the batter - lumps are fine.
- Best eaten fresh. Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes.