Crispy Apple Fritter Bites
Quick, crispy, and full of cozy apple-cinnamon flavor, these bite-sized apple fritters are the perfect treat for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.
Print Pin Servings: 24 bites
Calories: 85kcal
Cost: $5–$7 total (depending on ingredients and oil)
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl For batter
- 1 Whisk To combine dry ingredients
- 1 Deep Fry Thermometer For accurate frying temperature
- 1 Heavy Pot or Skillet For frying
- 1 Slotted spoon To remove fritters from oil
- 1 Wire rack For glazing or cooling
- 1 Mini muffin tin If baking instead of frying
Ingredients
Fritter Batter
- 2 Medium Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, diced small
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Optional but recommended
- ¾ Cup Buttermilk Or plant milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar for dairy-free
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 tablespoon Melted Butter Or coconut oil for dairy-free
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Vegetable Oil For frying
Glaze
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 2–3 tablespoon Milk Or apple cider for variation
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating (Optional)
- ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Dice apples and toss with lemon.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Whisk wet ingredients separately.
- Combine wet and dry; fold in apples.
- Let batter rest 10 minutes.
- Fry spoonfuls at 350°F until golden.
- Drain fritters on paper towels.
- Roll in cinnamon sugar or glaze.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bite | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 3.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 5.2g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.5mg