Hungarian Apple Fritters (also known as Almás palacsinta or Almás fánk) are a cozy, lightly sweet, and spiced treat — similar to apple rings dipped in batter and fried until golden. They’re often dusted with powdered sugar and served warm. Here’s a traditional-style recipe you can try:
🇭🇺 Hungarian Apple Fritters Recipe (Almás Fánk)
🕐 Prep Time: 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time: 15 mins
🍎 Servings: 4
Ingredients:
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2–3 apples (firm types like Granny Smith, Jonagold, or Golden Delicious)
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Juice of ½ lemon (to prevent browning)
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1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
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1 egg
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¾ cup (180ml) milk
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1 tbsp sugar (optional, for a sweeter batter)
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½ tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional, but adds warm flavor)
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Powdered sugar (for dusting)
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Oil for frying (vegetable, sunflower, or canola)
Instructions:
🥄 Prepare Apples:
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Peel the apples and core them using an apple corer.
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Slice into rings about ¼ inch (6mm) thick.
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Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.
🥣 Make the Batter:
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In a bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
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In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
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Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the wet until you get a smooth, pancake-like batter. It should coat the back of a spoon — not too runny.
🍳 Fry:
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Heat about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of oil in a deep skillet or pan to 350°F (175°C).
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Dip apple rings in the batter, letting the excess drip off.
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Fry a few at a time, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides (about 1–2 minutes per side).
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Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
🍽️ Serve:
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Dust generously with powdered sugar.
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Serve warm, optionally with vanilla sauce, whipped cream, or a drizzle of honey or cinnamon sugar.
✅ Tips:
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For extra crunch, you can mix a bit of sparkling water or beer into the batter instead of all milk.
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Add a splash of vanilla extract for depth.
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You can also slice the apples into small chunks and stir them into the batter, then fry spoonfuls like fritters instead of rings.