Apple Fritter Bites are a fun, bite-sized version of the classic apple fritter—crispy on the outside, soft and apple-filled on the inside, and perfectly sweet! These little treats are easy to make and delicious. Here’s a simple recipe to try:
Apple Fritter Bites Recipe
Ingredients:
For the apple fritter batter:
- 2 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and dice the apples into small pieces. Set them aside.
- Make the batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet or deep frying pan, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping a small spoonful of batter in—it should sizzle and float to the top.
- Fry the bites: Use a spoon to drop small spoonfuls of the apple fritter batter into the hot oil. Don’t overcrowd the pan; fry in batches. Cook each batch for 2-3 minutes, turning the fritter bites occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritter bites from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more milk; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Glaze the fritters: Once the fritter bites have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over them or dip each bite into the glaze.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy these little apple fritter bites! They make the perfect snack or dessert.
These Apple Fritter Bites are crispy, sweet, and packed with apple goodness—definitely a treat that’s hard to resist!