Description
Crispy, golden apple fritter bites bring sweet memories of county fairs and homemade comfort. Perfectly spiced and fried to delightful crispness, these little treats will transport your taste buds to pure dessert bliss with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Fritter Base:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit and Finishing:
- 1 1/2 cups peeled, diced apples
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare a smooth mixture by whisking flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl to eliminate any lumps.
- In a separate bowl, blend milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined and uniform.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to create a consistent, lump-free batter.
- Carefully fold diced apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Pour oil into a large pan, heating to 350F (175C) to create the perfect frying environment.
- Using a spoon, carefully drop small portions of the apple-studded batter into the hot oil, allowing each side to transform into a golden-brown delight for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the freshly fried fritter bites onto paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain and create a crisp exterior.
- Complete the treat by generously dusting the warm fritter bites with a cloud of powdered sugar, creating an irresistible sweet finish.
Notes
- Adjust batter consistency by adding more flour if it’s too runny, ensuring the fritter bites hold their shape during frying.
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor contrast in the bites.
- Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to create uniform-sized fritter bites, which helps ensure even cooking and consistent crispiness.
- Make these gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend, maintaining the same delicious taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg