There are few things as delicious or as comforting as a warm homemade dessert. Am I right?? These Easy Apple Fritters are a home run any time of the year! All you need are a handful of ingredients and in no time your kitchen will smell amazing and everyone will be licking their fingers!
To me, comfort foods are like a warm snuggly blanket, a new pair of slippers or a great big bear hug from someone you love. These easy Apple Fritters are high up on that list!
Just a few pantry staples and a handful of apples are all you need to earn yourself warm, fragrant, decadent Apple Fritters. These fritters are worth every calorie, you can easily justify eating a few because of the apples…right? After all “an apple a day” or at least that’s what I tell myself, haha.
The way I see it, a homemade sweet of some sort beats a pre-packaged cookie, sweet, candy or (gasp) Tastycake. As a gal from Philly…talking any kind of trash on any sort of Tastycake can get me into trouble, lol!
10 minutes to make the batter as well as peel and chop the apples. 3 minutes to make the glaze and a few minutes to fry ’em and just like that you will be enjoying these hot, scrumptious, Easy Apple Fritters. And you will definitely be licking your fingers!
I am a huge fan of whipping up cookies, brownies, churros and other homemade treats for my family and I especially enjoy getting the kids to help me make them.
These Easy Apple Fritters are perfect for when the mood strikes to make your family something sweet, delicious and warm! They don’t take long to make either, which is a good thing in my book!
Don’t let a fear of frying get in your way when it comes to these. I thought about making them for years before I began to make them. Once I did I wondered what took me so long!
Dip the fritters in a glaze, sprinkle them with powdered sugar or roll them in cinnamon & sugar while still warm. Whichever way, you are going to make someone happy!
How Do I Make Apple Fritters?
To make apple fritters all you need are chopped apples, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, an egg, milk, and spices. Plus oil for frying. The making of apple fritters is quite quick. Just peel your apples, chop them, make the batter, toss the apple in and fry them up in batches.
Do I Need A Fryer To Make This Homemade Apple Fritters Recipe?
No, you can make these fritters in a pot with oil. I recommend using a deep pot, to avoid any oil splatter. You could also use a large pot however that would require more oil.
Can Apple Fritters Be Baked?
Apple Fritters, at least the apple fritters I make and know, need to be fried. The batter would never hold up being baked. They would end up as puddles.
Can I Air Fry Apple Fritters?
Again, the same as baking. This batter is too liquid to be used in an air fryer. That being said, MAYBE if someone tinkered with it and used metal small ramekins or something, you may have success. They would however not be shaped like a traditional fritter, more like a small cake.
Do I Have To Fry Apple Fritters?
Frying Apple Fritters as described in this recipe post is the only option. There are variations that could be cooked in other methods however they are apple fritters as you would expect.
How Long Are Apple Fritters Good For?
Apple Fritters as made in this recipe post are best eaten as they are made. They taste and texture are best enjoyed while still warm.
What Variations Can I make To Apple Fritters?
I have made a Peach Fritter recipe as a variation to this Apple Fritter Recipe with delicious success! (Pictured below)
Fruit fritters remind me of days spent with the family. How about getting your kids (any age really) to help prep these OR for your teens and tweens…Have them take the lead. It’s a great introductory frying lesson if you feel they are ready. Can’t you just then see them someday making these for you or for their family. Just the thought makes me happy!
If your tweens or teens enjoy doing or if they want to learn, check out my cookbook for kids “Kid Chef Everyday”.
It’s available on Amazon and soon to be in retail stores and its chock-full of real recipes that the whole family will actually enjoy eating! Crispy Baked Parmesan Wings, Strawberry Lime Jam (no pectin or canning needed and it’s better than anything you’ll buy), Cinnamon Bun Baked oatmeal, Lemon Pepper Pork Chops, Homemade Breakfast Sausage and more!
A few of my other favorite easy desserts to make my family are:
My Prize-Winning Key Lime Pie (seriously, I won a trip to the Florida Keys with this…It may be the best you’ve ever had AND it is SO easy!!)
Baked Double Glazed Chocolate Donuts (Mmmm!)
My Irish Soda Bread (THIS is not your typical ISB!) It’s been featured by the TODAY Show! Irish Soda Bread is a delicious quick-bread for all-year-round!
Cranberry Pie aka Nantucket “Pie” is an easy, different vintage recipe that everyone will love!
And this Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake with Blueberry Compote is a showstopper! It has such flavor is so moist and one of my favorite desserts!
Hope you try these out and enjoy them! Let me know if you do! I love seeing peoples creations on Instagram! Tag me at @SouffleBombay!
Enjoy!!
- 2-3 peeled apples (1½ cups when diced)
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 TBS cinnamon sugar mixture (2 TBS sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon)
- Oil for frying the fritters
- Combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder, and whisk until combined.
- In a small bowl whisk the milk and egg until combined, add into dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated.
- Toss the apple chunks with the cinnamon & sugar and dump the mixture into the batter, stir just a bit to move apples around.
- Heat oil to 370 degrees.
- Fry heaping spoonfuls (or use a cookie scoop) of the batter (being sure you get apples in each scoop)until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes),
- If frying in a sealed fryer, shake basked around just a bit during frying to ensure even rotation of cooking. If cooking in an open frying pan/poy, flip fritters using a spatula or fork to ensure even cooking.
- Once fritters are removed from the fryer, place them on a cooling rack with paper towels under to catch any drips. If rolling in cinnamon & sugar, do so as soon as you can handle the fritters. If sprinkling with powdered sugar or dipping them in a simple glaze, allow them to cool a bit more.
- To make glaze simply combine 1½ cups powdered sugar, a splash of vanilla and 1-1½ TBS milk. Stir until smooth and drizzle over fritters or go ahead and dunk them in. If dunking them in, allow them to set for a few minutes and enjoy...they don't really "keep" that way. Fritters are best enjoyed soon after you make them while still warm. For best results fry in batches of 3 or four. I use a small cookie scoop to make dropping the batter into the oil nice and easy.
Sally says
August 30, 2017 at 3:23 pmVery quick sand. Easy. I love them
Veronica Wilson says
September 27, 2018 at 12:44 amThis recipe was simple and delicious 😋
Kara says
November 1, 2019 at 11:17 pmI’m not good at making sweets but this recipe is so easy. I just made about a dozen of these and there’s only 4 left… So I’m guessing they like them. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe.
Colleen says
November 4, 2019 at 3:32 pmSo great to hear Kara! Thanks for the comment!
Marie says
September 2, 2017 at 4:05 pm1 heaping roughchopped apples what dido you do with them
Debbie says
September 17, 2017 at 7:31 pmHeaping rough chopped apples? Was this a error because in the beginning it says 11/2 cup of apples.
Colleen says
October 3, 2017 at 2:17 pmYes!! No clue why that unfinished thought was in there…sorry! I removed it, Thank you!
Colleen says
October 3, 2017 at 2:17 pmI removed that unfinished thought from the recipe…I must have begun to type it twice. Sorry and thank you!
Patricia says
June 23, 2019 at 2:32 pmThese came out like the photo and they tasted good but they didn’t have the crisp on the outside like you experience when you buy an apple fritter. I was careful to watch the oil temp at 380. What did I do wrong?
Laura says
September 26, 2017 at 10:28 pmI gave your apple fritter receipe a try 😀 they turned out awesomely yummy. Also for all the people asking about the apples read step 3 lol. I ended up using about a cup and a half of diced apples and an ice cream scoop to help batter not stick to the spoon when dropping in.
carol labue says
November 19, 2017 at 6:54 pmI use frozen pizza dough. let it rise, add sugar, cinnamon, apples and whatever else you like.( I hate making my own doug). For the glaze, I just put confectioner’s sugar into a little maple syrup. Makes great fritters. I’ve done this with peaches and blueberries too. Just have to be sure the fruit isn’t too juicy or the outcome is drippy.
Colleen says
November 21, 2017 at 3:25 pmSounds delicious! Thanks!
Bookkady83 says
October 30, 2019 at 9:58 pmMay not be sweet enough. This batter is not very sweet, actually, just perfect. Excellent and easy to make.
Colleen says
November 4, 2019 at 3:37 pmYup, the apples are sweet and is the drizzle, so the batter is not too sweet or else it would be “too much” IMO.
Carla says
December 10, 2017 at 4:08 pmLovely. Just tried it, but found I had to use a bit more milk to get the right consistency.
Marian says
December 27, 2017 at 6:42 pmIs this all purpose flour?
Colleen says
December 28, 2017 at 8:33 pmYes, it is.
Göran says
January 11, 2018 at 10:48 pmCould just canned apple compote be used? Easier, quicker and matbe btter capturing the slightly gooey appleness of higher quality bakery fritters?
Colleen says
January 22, 2018 at 7:57 pmI honestly don’t know. I’d love to know if it worked. If one can get out of peeling apples…why not, lol!
Cristie Spring says
February 10, 2018 at 7:26 pmThis is a delicious recipe. I used buttermilk instead of milk. I added a couple of extra tablespoons of buttermilk because the batter was so thick.my husband had the brilliant idea of dipping a half of a banana in the batter and frying it, which was delicious. I used 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to coat the apples, instead of the 1/4 cup granulated sugar that the recipe calls for.
Colleen says
February 23, 2018 at 1:03 amOMGosh, your husband is brilliant! I am so trying that next time!
Lystra says
February 11, 2018 at 10:46 pmCan this be baked instead of fried? I really hate frying and I want this to be a little easier on the conscience if you know what I mean….
Colleen says
February 23, 2018 at 1:02 amI have not tried to do that. And I only make this indulgence once or twice a year. I did a quick search and found these – they look good, maybe give them a try and let me know what you think! http://thebakermama.com/recipes/baked-apple-fritters/
Kathlene says
February 19, 2018 at 12:33 pmI love the recipe. I added, cut in half, maraschino cherries.
I have a question though. My fritters aren’t crisp after I let them sit on a backing rack and drizzle glaze. They soften up. What can I do so they stay crispy.
Colleen says
February 23, 2018 at 12:59 amNice variation Kathlene. The only thing I can think of is to not glaze them until ready to enjoy. That would make them hold up better.
Margaret says
March 3, 2018 at 10:12 pmThe flavor is great I put about 1/2 tap 9f cinnamon 8n the batter as well I agree a little more milk but easy and good as is thank you
Leanne Motes says
March 22, 2018 at 12:23 amWhat kind of oil did you use?
Colleen says
March 27, 2018 at 12:21 amI use Vegetable oil.
Lisa says
March 27, 2018 at 1:18 pmSounds just like what I want with the buttermilk. Can I use pancake mix with buttermilk being sure to keep it on the thick side.mix the Apple mixture to that and then fry?
Nancy says
April 21, 2018 at 3:21 pmMade these for breakfast this morning. Yummy I will be making again. I love Apple fritters. Batter was little thick so I thinned it out with a little more milk. Didn’t think of buttermilk. Will try it next time.
Colleen says
April 21, 2018 at 5:43 pmGood to hear! A delicious way to start the day (I have to say I am a little jealous!!)
Diane Russo says
May 13, 2018 at 2:41 pmWhat is the cinnamon sugar exact measurements? I used 2 tablespoons sugar and @ 3/4 tablespoons cinnamon. Came out too cinnamon-y and fritters were very dark.
Colleen says
May 21, 2018 at 10:23 pmI don’t ever measure that I guess. I would have to remake and measure that out. I think I typically do 3 1/2 parts sugar to 1/2 part cinnamon.
holly says
June 2, 2018 at 12:34 pmwhat kind of apples do you use?
Colleen says
June 4, 2018 at 4:19 pmHi Holly, I typically use Granny Smith Apples.
Ashley says
July 1, 2018 at 6:29 pmWhat a treat these were. But like most others, i had to add more milk, the batter
Really was too thick. Thanks! Yum!
Colleen says
July 17, 2018 at 2:04 pmGlad you enjoyed them and tweaked them to your liking!
Jay says
July 4, 2018 at 3:09 pmThese are absolutely delicious. I made them today for the Fourth of July and the glaze with the apples is just Heavenly. Thank you for the recipe!!!!❤️
Colleen says
July 17, 2018 at 2:02 pmFantastic! Happy to hear and thanks for the feedback!
Trudy Kurz says
July 24, 2018 at 1:06 amReally looking forward to making these! My husband is on a low sodium diet now so I’m thrilled to find this recipe!
Tese says
August 15, 2018 at 10:16 pmThese are sooo good! My hubby begs for these!
Janette says
September 14, 2018 at 5:28 amWhipped up a small batch tonight. So easy and simple to do. P.S. Hubby loved the taste of them he said they taste like bakery apple fritters. Great recipe. will eat the rest tomorrow for breakfast.
April says
October 2, 2018 at 6:55 pmCan I put scrambled eggs and sausage and potatoes and cheese in the batter and make breakfast fritters?
Carolyn R Gentner says
October 21, 2018 at 5:14 amHi sounds genius to me?!!!!!!!!
Ronda says
October 21, 2018 at 11:32 pmI made these tonight. I eyeballed the sugar n cinnamon. They’re GONE! One thing I did do because I was out of vanilla extract, I substituted lemon extract. Try it! They were delicous! Some glaze only, some both and some cinnamon sugar.
P.S. i didn’t tell anyone about the lemon extract. They loved them!
Diane says
November 8, 2018 at 12:20 amMade these for dessert tonight. Awesome.
Rebecca says
November 18, 2018 at 4:07 pmI have family here for Thanksgiving and somehow, breakfast this morning slipped my mind! I found this recipe and decided to try it. I’m SO happy I did! They turned out so beautifully and they’re so delicious. I wish I had doubled the recipe. I might end up making another batch in a few min! Thanks for the great recipe!
Colleen says
November 20, 2018 at 3:31 pmThat’s wonderful to hear, thanks so much for the comment! Enjoy Thanksgiving with your family!!
Maru says
December 13, 2018 at 11:14 pmWould canned apple pie filling be ok in substitute for the diced apples?
Colleen says
January 9, 2019 at 12:38 amI feel like that would be too much liquid and they would be a soggy mess. Not 100% sure since I never did this, just my gut.
Nita J says
December 25, 2018 at 10:49 pmWe made these Christmas morning and they were so excellent!! Follow the recipe as printed.
We like them with the glaze drizzled over the top.
Thanks for a great recipe!!
Colleen says
January 9, 2019 at 12:37 amAwesome!!! Hope your holidays were wonderful!
Rosemary C says
January 5, 2019 at 5:21 amHow much oil do you use? Should the batter be floating in oil when you drop it in ? I almost never fry anything but my husband loves apple fritters, so I have to try this recipe. Thanks.
Rachel says
January 7, 2019 at 6:15 pmI love this recipe. I’ll be using this a base for all types of fruit fritters. Thank you!
Colleen says
January 9, 2019 at 12:37 amI love hearing that!! TY!
Diane says
January 26, 2019 at 10:10 pmDo you have a carb count for this recipe?
Mae Martin says
January 30, 2019 at 5:29 pmJust made this apple fritters they are delicious simple and easy and delicious.. my husband love them …I was expecting more of a cake texture but they were soft inside I did use half buttermilk and half milk but either way they was very very good
Colleen says
February 25, 2019 at 3:36 pmAwesome! Thanks for the feedback Mae (love your name BTW) Glad the hubs enjoyed them!
Karla says
February 10, 2019 at 10:43 pmI am dying to try these because they look delicious but am slightly hesitant because I have NEVER deep fried anything. Any tips for a first time fryer before I take these on?
Colleen says
February 25, 2019 at 3:36 pmWell, it really is not as scary as you think, lol…Meanwhile, I am over here afraid of yeast…or just lazy when it comes to the rising time etc, haha! OK….When I first started frying, I had a Cool Daddy Fryer, which they still make. It is amazing and SOOOO safe! That may be a good way to start. Either way, in a fryer or a pot, try just one at a time, until you nail it (not underdone and not overdone. You’ll understand your pot and your heat source when it comes to frying (which differ by every single person frying that way). Make sure the oil is hot before you start, if your fritters brown too quickly and are mushy inside….the oil was too hot. Always feel free to slide a pot on and off the heat source to let it cool down just a bit. Hope that helps Karla, good luck!!
Karla says
February 26, 2019 at 12:47 pmThanks for the tips! I’m determined to conquer my fear and give these a try today! Will let you know how it goes!
Colleen says
March 2, 2019 at 1:17 pmAwesome! Fingers crossed!
Shelby says
February 19, 2019 at 1:53 amI’m making these tonight for the second time to take to the grandkids for a breakfast treat. I followed the directions exactly and they turned out delicious and everyone gobbled them up.
Colleen says
February 25, 2019 at 3:31 pmHooray! Love hearing that and I hope the grandkids were happy and they request them often! That’s what cooking is all about for me, making people happy through food! Can’t wait to have grandkids one day!!
Barbara Hamilton says
March 16, 2019 at 5:09 pmFritters were dark but delicious. ( had to cook a little longer, first fritter was still raw inside). I glazed some and sprinkled powdered sugar on some. Yummy.
Colleen says
March 29, 2019 at 12:39 pmGlad they came out! They are sinfully delicious!! I am making some Sunday morning for the kids who are sleeping over our house after the Junior Prom 🙂
Big Jilm says
May 18, 2019 at 2:20 pmOne tip: if you use an ice cream scoop, make sure to flatten the dough out a bit. I cooked them round and they ended up being burned on the outside and raw in the middle. (370F oil, pan fried)
Leslie says
May 23, 2019 at 3:39 pmWell I’m gunna try this recipe and see if my daycare kids like em lol I’m sure they will I’m looking forward to trying these this afternoon
Mimi says
June 21, 2019 at 8:48 pmI just made these today and they are DELICIOUS! I used a cookie scooper so I dont have to use two spoon to drop it in the fryer. I also used almond milk instead of milk and they came out really yummy. I skip the sugar for the cinnamon sugar mix to not have too much sweetness. I am making these again when I finish this batch!
Colleen says
July 9, 2019 at 11:31 pmLove hearing this! It’s been a few months since I have made them…Going to have to stat!
Jasmine H. says
June 26, 2019 at 8:01 pmIt was delicious!!
Colleen says
July 9, 2019 at 11:15 pmGreat!
Patricia A Fleming says
July 22, 2019 at 11:25 pmI am making these now! I have a bag of apples and in a baking mood! …plus, I love fritters! using half oat flour for added healthiness and suggestions for a tad more milk and more cinnamon please!
Colleen says
August 5, 2019 at 12:35 pmHow did they turn out with oat flour? I have no experience using that as an ingredient.
ruby says
September 17, 2019 at 9:55 pmSo,new at this and I used pie filling instead of apples. Big mistake, the sadist things you ave ever seen. Guess I will stick to paying $5.00 for four at the store. Bummer.
Colleen says
September 24, 2019 at 1:09 amOh no, lol! Maybe try again with fresh apples! You can do it!
Iz says
September 26, 2019 at 1:08 amNo milk so I used 1/2 almond milk and 1/2 homemade apple cider for the liquid. I doubled the recipe as 3 apples made about 4 cups of chopped apples. They are easy to make and excellent! Now I know what I’m going to do with all the apples I still have on the trees. 🙂
Can’t seem to get the stars to update, I’ll give it a 5!
Colleen says
September 30, 2019 at 5:28 pmRockstar!! Great improvisations!
Janice Langjan says
October 5, 2019 at 5:39 pmMy Mom was as a good cook. She made many things
I’d like to tell you, my husband and I made the easy ones. They were easy and O did they taste good.
Thanks, they turned out good.
Bob and Janice Langjan, Valdosta Ga
Colleen says
October 20, 2019 at 8:49 pmFantastic! Glad to hear it!
Nicole Clifton says
October 21, 2019 at 7:48 pmCan you use gluten free flour instead of all purpose? Thanks!
Colleen Mullaly says
November 3, 2019 at 12:52 pmA hit! Key is timing them while you fry and cook for 3 minutes. The last batch I got lazy and guessed and they were underdone. Also use a thermometer to keep an eye on the oil , mine were not greasy at all. Thanks!!!
Colleen says
November 4, 2019 at 3:30 pmFantastic, Great to hear Colleen!
Jenny Burch says
November 12, 2019 at 1:58 pmCould you do these in the air fryer? If so what temperature and time?
Jason Freeman says
November 24, 2019 at 2:31 amClosest yet to a donut shop fritter I’ve made. I had to use a bit more milk to make the icing the proper consistency. I used Arkansas Black apples and stirred a tablespoon of lemon juice into them and allowed ten minutes to absorb before stirring in the cinnamon sugar mix. Other than that I followed the recipe. No discussion on who wanted the last one; it was just gone.
Colleen says
November 25, 2019 at 4:39 pmI love it! Thanks for the feedback Jason!! I have never had the opportunity to try that variety of apple. One day!
Susan says
December 14, 2019 at 2:22 pmWould these cook ok in a Fry Daddy, thank So!
Colleen says
December 19, 2019 at 2:18 pmHi Susan. Yes!! I have cooked them in a Cool Daddy a number of times. Same difference 🙂
Julie Preston says
December 31, 2019 at 4:49 pmFound this recipe thru a Pinterest post. It’s great as-is! Thanks – the kids will be surprised when they wake. What a treat! Happy New Year!
Colleen says
January 3, 2020 at 12:56 amI hope they enjoyed them Julie! Happy 2020!