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Ingredients for Apple Fritters
- Apples – choose crisp, sweet-tart varieties like golden delicious, Granny Smith, or honey crisp.
- Lemon juice – squeeze over the apples to prevent browning.
- Flour – all-purpose flour works perfectly.
- Sugar – lightly sweetens the batter.
- Baking powder – helps the batter rise.
- Salt – balances the sweetness of the fritters.
- Milk – any fat content, from 1% to whole milk.
- Butter – creates a tender dough.
- Egg – use 1 egg yolk and then fold in 2 beaten egg whites for an extra fluffy batter.
- Oil – any high-heat frying oil like canola, vegetable oil, or peanut oil.
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The Best Apple Peeler
If you love apple recipes, we highly recommend using an apple peeler. It will save you a ton of time and effort. The peeler can peel, core, and slice your apples into perfect 1/4″-thick rings, with no waste. It’s a fantastic tool for making Apple Pie, Apple Crisp, and even Apple Sauce quickly.
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How to Make the Batter
- Whisk together the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt – in a medium bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients – milk, egg yolk, and melted butter. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Beat the egg whites in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form, but the mixture isn’t overly dry. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter using a spatula until fully combined.
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How to Make Apple Fritter Rings
- Pour 2-3 inches of oil into a pot over medium/high heat until it reaches 375˚F.
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4″ thick rings (an apple peeler can save you time). Transfer the apple rings to a bowl and toss them with 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
- Dip each apple ring into the batter, allowing any excess batter to drip back into the bowl. Fry about 5 fritters at a time for 2 minutes per side, or until they are browned, flipping once.
- Remove the fritters from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a tray lined with paper towels. Roll them in cinnamon sugar or dust them with powdered sugar before serving.
Pro Tip: Make sure to keep the oil temperature above 350˚F while frying to prevent the fritters from absorbing too much oil. A clip-on pot thermometer can help maintain the proper oil temperature.
