Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Air Fryer Apple Fritters featuring tender apple pieces coated in a spiced batter, air-fried to golden perfection, and dusted with sweet powdered sugar. A perfect crispy and fluffy treat for breakfast or dessert with less oil and mess than traditional frying methods.
Ingredients
Scale
Fritters
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and dice the apples into small pieces to ensure they cook evenly in the fritters.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg, stirring well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light and airy. Fold in the diced apples carefully.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat for approximately 5 minutes to ensure consistent cooking temperature.
- Form and place fritters: Drop spoonfuls of batter into the air fryer basket, spacing each fritter evenly to allow proper air circulation for crispiness.
- Air fry the fritters: Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping the fritters halfway through the cooking time to achieve even browning on both sides.
- Finish with powdered sugar: Once cooked and golden, remove the fritters and dust them generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use tart apples like Granny Smith for balanced sweetness and flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense fritters; gentle folding is key.
- Ensure enough space between fritters in the air fryer basket to allow air circulation and even cooking.
- If you prefer, drizzle a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and milk over the fritters instead of dusting.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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