Description
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade treats with this Best Air Fryer Apple Fritters Recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these crispy, golden-brown fritters are a healthier alternative to traditional frying, thanks to the air fryer method. With tender apples infused with warm cinnamon and a sweet glaze drizzled over the top, each bite offers a comforting blend of flavors reminiscent of fall festivals and cozy gatherings. Whip these up in just 30 minutes for a quick snack or dessert that will impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups plain flour
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon powder
- ⅓ cup full-fat milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (unsalted)
- 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 3 tablespoons full-fat milk (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (unsalted, for glaze)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, vanilla essence, lemon juice, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture; stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples gently.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the air fryer basket with space between each fritter.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix icing sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over warm fritters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 62mg