Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 Cup all purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 Teaspoons baking powder
- 1 Teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ Teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ Cup milk
- 2 apples (Granny Smith, peeled, cored, diced into ¼-inch pieces)
Cooking Oil
- 3 to 4 Cups canola oil
Glaze
- 1 ½ Cups icing sugar
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, gently beat the eggs and milk together. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in the diced apple pieces carefully.
- Heat Oil: Heat canola oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 375°F. It is crucial to maintain this temperature to avoid fritters cooking too fast on the outside while remaining uncooked inside.
- Fry Fritters: Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly so fritters are not too thick. Fry each side until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking.
- Drain Fritters: Remove the golden brown fritters from oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels or a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk together the icing sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired glaze consistency.
- Glaze Fritters: Drizzle the glaze over each fritter or dip them into the glaze. Allow the fritters to cool slightly before serving to set the glaze.
Notes
- Keep oil temperature steady at 375°F to ensure proper cooking.
- Use Granny Smith apples for tartness to balance sweetness.
- Don’t overmix batter to keep fritters tender.
- Adjust milk in glaze to your desired thickness for easy drizzling or dipping.
- Serve fritters warm for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American