Description
These Apple Fritter Bites are delightful, bite-sized treats featuring a spiced batter loaded with tender pieces of apple. Fried to a golden crisp and finished with a sweet powdered sugar glaze, they make a perfect sweet snack or dessert that’s easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Other
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, pour in the whole milk, crack in the egg, and add the vanilla extract. Whisk these ingredients together until smooth.
- Add Melted Butter: Add the melted unsalted butter to the milk and egg mixture, stirring to combine.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently as you go, until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light.
- Fold in Apples: Fold in the finely diced apple pieces, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Heat Oil: Heat a few inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry Fritters: Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan to allow for even cooking.
- Cook Until Golden: Fry the fritter bites for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain Excess Oil: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth and the glaze reaches a drizzling consistency.
- Glaze Fritters: Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritter bites, ensuring each bite is coated with a sweet glaze.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the fritter bites to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy while warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For crispier fritters, ensure the oil stays at a consistent 350°F while frying.
- Use a slotted spoon to safely handle the fritters and remove excess oil.
- The glaze can be adjusted by adding more or less milk to achieve desired thickness.
- Finely dicing the apple helps the batter hold together and ensures even distribution.
- These fritter bites are best served fresh but can be reheated in a warm oven for a few minutes to regain crispness.
