Homemade Apple Fritters

Name: Homemade Apple Fritters
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 large apples, peeled and diced; 2/3 cup whole milk; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Vegetable oil for frying; 1 cup powdered sugar for the glaze; 2 tablespoons milk for the glaze

These golden apple fritters are packed with fresh fruit and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· September 1, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a homemade fritter fresh from the pan. They are crispy and golden on the outside, while the inside stays soft and full of juicy, cinnamon spiced apples that taste like a warm hug on a chilly morning.

While making these at home is a little bit of a project, the result is so much better than anything from a shop. My best tip is to keep your oil temperature steady so the dough cooks through perfectly without the outside browning too fast.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large apples, peeled and diced
2/3 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Vegetable oil for frying
1 cup powdered sugar for the glaze
2 tablespoons milk for the glaze

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
2
Add the diced apples to the dry ingredients and toss until they are well coated.
3
In a separate small bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together.
4
Pour the wet ingredients into the apple mixture and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix the dough.
5
Heat about two inches of oil in a heavy pot to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
6
Drop large spoonfuls of batter carefully into the hot oil and fry for about two to three minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
7
Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and let them drain on a paper towel lined plate.
8
Whisk the powdered sugar and milk together to create a smooth glaze, then drizzle it over the warm fritters before serving.

💡 Tips

These are best enjoyed warm shortly after frying, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container for a day or two. If they lose their crispness, just pop them in a warm oven or an air fryer for a few minutes to freshen them up.

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