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Best Air Fryer Apple Fritters Recipe

Best Air Fryer Apple Fritters Recipe for a Cozy Treat at Home

Enjoy the best air fryer apple fritters recipe with this easy guide. Perfect for a cozy treat at home!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 fritters
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups plain flour (180g)
  • 0.25 cup white sugar (50g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 0.33 cup full-fat milk (80ml)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (unsalted)

Apples

  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (yields about 2¾ cups or 335g)

Glaze

  • 1 cup icing sugar (120g)
  • 3 tablespoons full-fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted (unsalted)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  • In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Add the melted butter and stir until no dry streaks remain. Gently fold in the chopped apples.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F if necessary and line the basket with parchment paper.
  • Scoop 4 leveled ¼ cup portions onto the parchment paper in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the fritters to a wire rack to cool slightly and repeat with the remaining batter.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, then whisk in the melted butter to complete the glaze.
  • Dip the tops of the cooled fritters in the glaze and allow excess to drip off before serving.

Notes

Serve the glazed fritters immediately for the best taste and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword air fryer, apple fritters, cozy treat, desserts, easy recipe, fried apple
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