Easy Homemade Apple Fritter Bites Recipe

Craving a cozy weekend breakfast? These easy homemade apple fritter bites are packed with warm spices, tender apples, and coated in a sweet vanilla glaze!

Course Side Dish

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 326kcal

Equipment

Heavy bottomed pot or Dutch oven
Deep fry thermometer
Large mixing bowl
Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

For the Fritters:

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups Granny Smith apples peeled and finely diced
Vegetable oil for frying

For the Glaze:

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Fill a heavy bottomed pot with about 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat over medium heat until a deep fry thermometer reaches 350°F (175°C).
While the oil is heating, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Add the milk, eggs and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until combined to form a thick batter.
Fold in the finely diced apples using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying 4 to 5 bites at a time so as not to overcrowd the pot.
Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, turning once, until they are puffy and golden brown all over.
Remove the fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon or spider strainer and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the sweet glaze generously over the warm fritter bites and let sit for a few minutes before serving.

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