Dessert / Sweet Snack
Apple fritters are tender golden rings of fresh apple dipped in a light cinnamon batter, fried until crisp outside and soft inside, then finished with powdered sugar. They are simple, fragrant, and perfect as a dessert, snack, or sweet breakfast treat.
Recipe video
Wash and dry the apples. Peel them if you prefer a softer texture, or leave the skin on for a more rustic fritter.
Remove the apple cores with a corer, then slice the apples into rings about 1 cm / 0.4 in thick.
Place the apple rings in a bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice to keep them bright and fresh.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
In a second bowl, beat the egg with the milk until smooth.
Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk gently until you have a smooth, thick batter. Do not overmix.
Rest the batter for 10 minutes so it hydrates and becomes slightly lighter.
Heat the oil in a deep pan to 170–175°C / 340–350°F. Use medium heat and keep the temperature steady.
Pat the apple rings dry, dip one ring at a time into the batter, and let the excess drip back into the bowl.
Fry the battered apple rings in small batches for 2–3 minutes per side, until puffed and golden.
Lift the fritters with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels or a wire rack.
Dust with powdered sugar while warm and serve immediately.
