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Air Fryer Apple Fritters

Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fritters That'll Steal Your Heart

Delight in these crispy Air Fryer Apple Fritters, a quick and easy dessert that brings sweet nostalgia to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 4 fritters
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Ensure it's sifted to avoid clumps.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Consider reducing if using particularly sweet apples.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Offers warm spice notes.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Non-dairy milk works well as a substitute.
  • 1 large Egg Can be replaced with flaxseeds for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional, but adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Prevents apples from browning.
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter Can be replaced with oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Chopped Apples (e.g., Honeycrisp, Granny Smith) Chop into ¼-inch pieces.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Forms the base for your glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Substitute with cream for a richer taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds sweetness to the glaze.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of milk, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Combine with the dry ingredients in the next step.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients along with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of chopped apples ensuring even distribution.
  5. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Line the basket with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  6. Using a 1/4 cup measuring scoop, place small scoops of batter into the air fryer basket, leaving space. Air fry for 8 minutes, flip, and air fry for another 3 minutes.
  7. Transfer fritters to a wire rack to cool. Mix 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to make a glaze. Dip warm fritters in glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store unglazed fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer for optimal texture.

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