Description
These Cinnamon-Glazed Apple Fritter Bites are a delightful, bite-sized treat combining tender apple pieces with a spiced, fluffy batter, fried to golden perfection and coated in a sweet cinnamon glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this easy recipe delivers warm, comforting flavors in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Mixture
- 2 medium-sized apples (preferably Granny Smith)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For Frying
- Vegetable oil (for frying, about 2 inches deep)
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Wash apples thoroughly, core, peel, and chop into 1/4-inch cubes.
- Mix Apple Spices: Toss chopped apples with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg (optional).
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Make Batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry and fold gently; some lumps are fine.
- Fold in Apples: Incorporate the spiced apple mixture evenly into the batter.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C), about 2 inches deep.
- Fry Fritter Bites: Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, frying 4-5 at a time for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and puffed, flipping carefully.
- Drain: Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil; repeat frying remaining batter.
- Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until smooth; adjust consistency as needed.
- Glaze Fritters: After fritters cool 5 minutes, dip or drizzle glaze over them.
- Serve: Allow glaze to set briefly before enjoying your warm, cinnamon-glazed apple fritter bites.
Notes
- Granny Smith apples provide a tart contrast; other firm apples can be used but may alter sweetness.
- Maintain oil temperature carefully to ensure even cooking and avoid greasy fritters.
- Use fresh cinnamon for the best flavor in both batter and glaze.
- Fritter bites are best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- To reheat, warm in a low oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
