🍎 Cinnamon Sugar Apple Fritters 🍎

Ingredients (Makes about 20 fritters)

For the Fritters:

4–5 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended), peeled and diced into ½-inch pieces

1 tbsp lemon juice

½ tsp ground cinnamon

1 tbsp granulated sugar (to toss apples)

Dry Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

1 large egg (room temperature)

½ cup milk

½ tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp melted butter

For Frying & Coating:

3 cups vegetable oil (or neutral oil for frying)

¾ cup granulated sugar

1½ tsp ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar coating)

Instructions

Toss the Apples:

In a small bowl, combine diced apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, and sugar. Set aside while preparing the batter.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Combine Wet Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, vanilla, and melted butter until well blended.

Make the Batter:

Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix — it should be slightly lumpy. Fold in the prepared apples.

Heat the Oil:

In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (use a thermometer for best results).

Fry the Fritters:

Using a 1-inch cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop batter into the hot oil (do not overcrowd). Fry 4–5 at a time for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.

Drain and Cool Slightly:

Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towels for 1–2 minutes.

Coat in Cinnamon Sugar:

While still warm, roll or toss the fritters in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.

Serve and Enjoy:

Serve immediately while warm and crispy. These are best eaten fresh!