Apple Fritter Recipe with Cinnamon Sugar: An Easy Fall Dessert (2024)

Are you looking for the BEST Apple Fritter recipe? You should give this easy homemade version a try. The apple rings are fried and then dipped into cinnamon sugar – fall perfection!

I love old fashioned desserts like grandma used to make, and these apple fritters are no exception. Full of all your favorite autumn flavors, they’re the perfect treat to enjoy in your favorite sweater on the porch on crisp fall days! For more cozy apple recipes, see my Quick Apple Crisp and my Brown Sugar Cinnamon Apples!

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Old-fashioned apple fritters like from your best friend’s German grandma? The ones you get at those tiny country fairs? Yes, they’re the best.

These cute little apple rings are a favorite come fall with all the fairs around.

But what can I say – they can be hard to come by. And let’s be honest: To buy them in the quantities the kids NEED to eat them gets way too expensive.

All you need to make a just as tasty but cheaper (and more accessible!) alternative at home are a few apples, ingredients for a simple batter and some oil.

Ok, a lot of oil…

And don’t be afraid of the frying part, these apple rings are probably one of the easiest things to make!

This Old-Fashioned Apple Fritter Recipe

  • only needs a few ingredients you either have in your pantry already or can buy at the regular grocery store
  • is super easy to make – even though the apple fritters are such a special treat!
  • makes your home smell like fall – apples, cinnamon and all the warm and cozy flavors!

I’m really trying to make a few simple family traditions happen around the year, and these apple fritters are one I want to keep up for the autumn season.

Along with some other fall recipes (like my absolutely-not-healthy-but-oh-so-good Pumpkin Bread and my Pumpkin Waffles), these are the thing I want my kids to talk about when they remember the autumn days of their childhood ?

How to Make Apple Fritters

Read on for the detailed steps, or scroll down formore tipsto make this recipe foolproof and theprintable recipe card.

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► 1 Prep: Prepare your vessel for frying. You can either use a deep fat fryer (just follow manufacturer’s instructions on how to preheat it). Or make them on the stove!

I don’t even own a fryer, I just make them in a deep cast iron skillet. I slowly heat the oil over medium heat and check it often with a kitchen thermometer.

This skillet is similar to the one I have. (This is an affiliate link and I’ll earn a commission for purchases made after clicking through.)

For further prep, put a few layers of paper towels on a large plate (for draining the hot fritters), along with a medium bowl of cinnamon sugar and a plate for the finished fritters.

► 2 Prepare Apples: I’m generally too lazy to peel things like peaches and apples when making desserts, but for apple fritters I take the burden of peeling upon myself ?

Peel, core and then slice the apples into ½ inch thick rings. If you want to keep them from browning, place them in a bowl with ice cold water plus lemon juice.

Coring works best with an apple corer, but if you don’t have one you can first slice the apples and then cut out the core with a knife or a small round cookie cutter.

► 3 Make Batter: Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl and whisk together well (you want to evenly distribute that baking powder!) – then add all the wet ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter forms. You cannot overmix this apple fritter batter. Easy peasy!

► 4 Make Apple Fritters: Drop a small amount of batter into the hot oil to check if it’s ready. If the batter browns and floats to the surface, you’re ready to go!

Using metal tongues coat an apple ring with batter and gently drop it into the hot oil (I can do 3 fritters at a time in my 12 inch skillet). Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden and puffy.

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Remove from the oil and quickly drain on the paper towels. Toss it in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm (important, or the cinnamon sugar won’t stick to the apple fritters) and set aside on the plate.

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Keep going until you’ve used all the batter (or all the apple rings, but I usually run out of batter before I run out of apple).

Absolutely serve these warm! They serve warm vanilla sauce with the apple fritters at our country fair, but I usually don’t feel like doing even more cooking ?

Tips for the BEST Apple Fritters:

  • use firm, tart apples for best results – definitely apples that hold their shape during cooking! Something like a Honeycrisp or Granny Smith would work well.
  • if you don’t like cinnamon, you can just toss them in some sugar, or dust the apple fritters with powdered sugar instead
  • these don’t keep well, so only make as many as you’re wanting to eat immediately (scroll down to see how to scale down this recipe for less people)
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Can you make this apple fritter recipe with other types of fruit?

Yes, you can use this batter on many fruits!

You can coat banana pieces, firm peach slices, firm pears or even quartered plums in this batter and then deep fry it to make all kinds of fritters!

Healthy? Not so much (maybe a little, there’s fruit in it?!). Worth it? You bet.

More Apple Recipes You’ll Love:

  • Crockpot Apple Cobbler
  • Brown Sugar Cinnamon Apples
  • Apple French Toast Bake

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Cinnamon Sugar Apple Fritters

These Apple Fritter Rings are a delicious fall treat you can easily make at home with just a handful ingredients and time!

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Recipe details

Prep 15 minutes mins

Cook 25 minutes mins

Total 40 minutes mins

Servings 20 fritters

Ingredients

For Frying

  • 2 cups vegetable oil

For the Cinnamon Sugar

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Fritters

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • teaspoon salt
  • 1 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 4 medium apples peeled, cored and cut into ½ inch thick rings

Instructions

  • Prep: Slowly heat the 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep cast iron skillet or prepare the deep fat fryer. Set a plate next to your fryer with a thick layer of paper towels. Mix the sugar and cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar coating in a medium bowl and set it next to the paper towel lined plate. Add a large plate for the finished fritters.

  • Make apple fritter batter: In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Add the milk, maple syrup, egg and 1 tablespoon oil and whisk until a thick and smooth batter forms.

  • Check the oil: Check if your oil is hot enough by dropping a small amount of batter into it. If the batter browns and quickly floats to the surface you're ready to go!

  • Fry the apples: Using metal tongues coat an apple ring with batter and gently drop it into the hot oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden and puffy. Remove from the oil and quickly drain on the paper towels. Toss it in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm and set aside on the plate. Proceed in the same way with the remaining apple slices until the entire batter has been used. Depending on the size of your skillet or fryer you can do multiple rings at the same time.

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Nutrition

Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 24mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition is an estimate.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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FAQs

Why are my homemade apple fritters soggy? ›

Why are my apple fritters soggy? This is most likely the result of oil temperature. If your oil is too cool, your fritters will take a long time to fry and will end up greasy.

What is an apple fritter made of? ›

Here's what you need: apples, flour, cinnamon, sugar, whole milk, butter, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and eggs. Before you begin, add a couple of inches of canola oil to a pot or dutch oven, and heat it over medium to medium-low heat.

Can you freeze apple fritters? ›

Yes, you can! Make sure to cool the fritters completely before freezing. Fritters can be stored in an air-tight, freezer-safe container for up to three months. When you're ready to reheat your fritters, we recommend you either toast them in a toaster oven or a sauté pan.

How many calories in a apple fritter? ›

So you indulged in a pair of apple fritters. (No one is blaming you.) But now you want to undo the damage. Each fritter is about 300 calories, according to CalorieKing.com.

Does baking soda make fritters crispy? ›

Is baking soda or powder best for frying? A pinch of baking soda can help produce crispy fried foods. It reacts with the acid in the batter to create carbon dioxide bubbles. These lead to an airy batter and a crisper, fluffier result.

What does baking soda do in fritters? ›

So we use both to get the best of both worlds; Baking soda (bi-carb) OR baking powder – just a touch, to aerate the batter every so slightly (without it, it's slightly denser); Parmesan – for a good hit of savoury flavour AND to make the fritters extra crispy! Green onion and coriander – for a hit of freshness.

What's the difference between an apple fritter and an apple donut? ›

Apple fritters have the apple mixed into the batter, then they are fried. The thing that really separates donuts from fritters is the dough itself. Donuts, real quality donuts, are made from a yeast risen dough, similar to bread dough. Fritters are made from a chemically risen dough, usually baking powder.

What country are apple fritters from? ›

The origins of apple fritters lie in Europe where, in modern Christmas markets from Italy to Germany to England, you find stalls that core apples, then slice them horizontally, battering and frying them up before sprinkling with powdered or cinnamon sugar.

Why are my apple fritters falling apart? ›

Large eggs: Helps to bind the dough so it doesn't fall apart as it cooks. Melted butter: Use unsalted butter and allow it to cool first before adding it to the dough. You don't want it so hot that it starts to curdle the milk or cook the eggs!

Do apple fritters go bad? ›

Once opened, apple fritters last up to 2 days in the refrigerator. If frozen, store-bought or homemade apple fritters can last up to 3 months. How do you tell if Apple Fritters is bad? To tell if apple fritters have gone bad, check for any signs of mold or unusual colors.

Can you leave apple fritters out overnight? ›

Store in an airtight container or bag so they do not dry out. They should be good for 2 days at room temperature. To make them last longer you can store them in the fridge for about 1 week. Apple fritters also freeze very well.

How many calories in a cinnamon Apple Fritter? ›

Publix Apple Fritter Cinnamon Sugar (1 serving) contains 60g total carbs, 58g net carbs, 24g fat, 5g protein, and 470 calories.

Are apple fritters healthier than donuts? ›

Apple Fritter

Apple fritters are among the unhealthiest doughnuts. Just because a doughnut has fruit it it doesn't mean it is a good choice. Apple fritters are deep fried in fat. A medium sized apple fritter contains approximately 17 grams of fat (almost half the fat from saturated fat) and 450 calories.

What are the benefits of Apple Fritter? ›

Effects and Benefits

The effects of the Apple Fritter strain are well-regarded by cannabis enthusiasts. This hybrid strain offers a balanced high that combines relaxation with a euphoric and uplifting experience. Users often report feelings of blissful happiness, accompanied by a sense of calm and tranquility.

How do you make fritters less soggy? ›

The eggs you use need to be small and cold. Larger eggs have more water from the egg white, resulting in wetter batter and sad, soggy fritters. The reason you want a cold egg is because cold liquid helps to slow the development of gluten when liquid and flour are added together, which makes for a better texture!

How do you fix soggy fritters? ›

Larger eggs have more water from the egg white, resulting in wetter batter and soggy fritters. Add flour to your wet batter! Most veggies have a high water content (which we know equals soggy fritters). Adding flour to a wetter batter will give you the thick consistency need to make the perfect batter.

How do you stop soggy fritters? ›

Tips and Tricks
  1. Squeeze out any excess water from the vegetables such as potatoes and zucchini after grating to prevent soggy fritters.
  2. If you find the mixture is too wet, add additional flour.
  3. Try and make the fritters approximately the same size so that they cook evenly in the oven.
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Why are my apple fritters not crispy? ›

Best tips for apple fritters:

Use two spoons to drop the batter into the oil and spread gently. If you drop a scoop of batter into the oil, the outside will be crispy and the center will be raw. To make them really crispy, I prefer to fry them until they are dark brown not just golden brown.

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