🍏 Apple Fritter Bites Recipe

Ingredients

For the fritter bites

• 2 medium apples, peeled & diced (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 large egg

• ⅓ cup milk

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1 tbsp melted butter

• Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)

For the glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp milk

• ½ tsp vanilla

🥣 Instructions

1. Prepare the batter

1. In a bowl, combine: flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

2. In another bowl, whisk together: egg, milk, vanilla, and melted butter.

3. Add wet to dry and stir just until combined.

4. Fold in diced apples. Batter will be thick — that’s perfect.

2. Fry the bites

1. Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).

2. Drop small spoonfuls of batter (about 1 tbsp each) into the oil.

3. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

4. Remove and drain on paper towels.

3. Coat or glaze

You have two options:

Glaze (classic)

Dip warm fritter bites in glaze or drizzle it over the top.

Cinnamon sugar (super easy)

Toss bites in a mix of:

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

⭐ Tips for the Best Apple Fritter Bites

• Don’t crowd the pot — fry in batches.

• Keep oil at steady temperature for even browning.

• Add more cinnamon or a splash of apple cider for extra flavor.

• Serve warm for the best texture.

If you want, I can also give you:

• Baked apple fritter bites (no frying)

• Air fryer version

• Gluten-free version

• Extra caramel apple version

Which one would you like?