Description
These Apple Fritter Bites are bite-sized delights made with tender apple pieces folded into a spiced batter, fried to golden perfection, and drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect as a snack or dessert, they combine the warmth of cinnamon and fresh apples with a crispy, soft texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
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Fritter Bites Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 cup apple, finely diced
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the milk, large egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and combined.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently to create a smooth batter without overmixing. Then fold in the finely diced apples carefully to distribute evenly.
- Heat Oil: Preheat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it’s hot enough for frying but not smoking.
- Fry Fritter Bites: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry each side for about 2-3 minutes or until the fritters are golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fritter bites with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze Fritter Bites: While the fritters are still warm, drizzle the vanilla glaze evenly over them and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying to avoid greasy fritters.
- Use a sharp knife to finely dice the apples so they cook uniformly inside the batter.
- The glaze can be adjusted in consistency by adding more powdered sugar to thicken or more milk to thin.
- Serve warm for the best eating experience as the glaze sets nicely on warm fritters.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly before serving.
