Description
Crispy apple fritter bites deliver a delightful explosion of sweet cinnamon flavor straight from classic American bakeries. Sweet apple chunks nestled in golden, perfectly fried dough create an irresistible treat that beckons you to savor each delectable morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups peeled, cored, and finely chopped apples
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Glaze and Frying Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Craft a harmonious blend of dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, combining flour, sugar, leavening agent, seasoning, and aromatic spices until uniformly distributed.
- In a separate container, whisk eggs until smooth, then incorporate milk and flavor essence, creating a silky liquid mixture.
- Gently merge wet and dry components, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the batter. Delicately fold in diced apple pieces, ensuring even distribution.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to precisely 350°F, utilizing a temperature gauge for accuracy and consistent cooking environment.
- Employ a small scoop to carefully release batter dollops into the sizzling oil, maintaining adequate spacing between each morsel.
- Fry fritter bites for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, rotating when achieving a rich golden-brown exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Extract crispy bites using a perforated utensil, transferring to an absorbent paper surface to eliminate excess oil.
- Whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla, creating a smooth glaze with adjustable consistency by incrementally adding liquid.
- Immerse warm fritter bites into the glossy glaze, allowing surplus to cascade back into the bowl.
- Position glazed morsels on a wire rack, permitting excess glaze to drip and coating to set for several minutes before serving.
Notes
- Keep oil temperature consistent at 350°F to ensure even golden-brown frying without burning the exterior.
- Test batter consistency by ensuring it’s thick enough to hold apple chunks but not too dense, which prevents proper frying.
- Chop apples into small, uniform pieces to distribute evenly throughout the batter and guarantee balanced flavor in each bite.
- Use a candy thermometer for precise oil temperature control, preventing undercooked or greasy fritter bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 136 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg