Air Fryer Apple Fritters
Air Fryer Apple Fritters are an easy-to-make treat that has a crispy outside and plenty of sweet apple flavor inside. And all in less than 25 minutes!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Apple Fritters
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 granny smith apples cored, peeled and diced
- Powdered sugar for dusting or glaze (see below)
Glaze
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 Tablespoons half and half
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F then line the bottom of the basket with parchment paper. Spray with oil.
Apple Fritters
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs.
- Add milk and vanilla extract to eggs and mix well.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. You do not want to overmix as the dough can become tough.
- Chop the apples and sprinkle with lemon juice. Fold into the batter. It will be very chunky.
- Drop ¼ cup of the batter onto the parchment paper in the air fryer. Leave enough space between the dropped batter to allow them to cook properly. Spray the tops with oil. (I made 4 at a time in my Cosori 5.8-qt air fryer)
- Air fryer for 8 min, turning halfway through, or until golden brown.
- Place on a wire rack with a piece of waxed paper or parchment paper underneath. Dip into the glaze immediately. Place back on the wire rack to let the glaze set.
Glaze
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract,
- Add just enough half and half to make it the right consistency for dipping. Test it by holding the whisk up and if it drizzles off the whisk it is perfect.
- You can also omit the glaze and just dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
STORING/REHEATING
Storing: Cool to room temperature before sealing them in an airtight container. Keep them at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Reheat: Place in the microwave in 10-second intervals until they reach the desired temperature. You can also arrange them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake in the oven at 325° F for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg
