08/12/2026
🍎 Glazed Apple Fritters
Soft and fluffy on the inside, beautifully golden and crisp around the edges, and packed with tender cinnamon-spiced apples. A generous vanilla glaze gives these homemade fritters their irresistible bakery-style finish.
Ingredients
For the Apple Fritters
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1½ cups peeled and finely diced apples
* ⅓ cup granulated sugar
* 2 large eggs
* ½ cup whole milk
* 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
* 2 tsp baking powder
* 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
* ½ tsp fine salt
* Neutral oil, for frying
For the Vanilla Glaze
* 1½ cups powdered sugar
* 3 tbsp whole milk
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and dice the apples into small pieces so they cook quickly and distribute evenly throughout the fritters.
2. Mix the dry ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and salt.
3. Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Make the batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined. Fold in the diced apples. The batter should be thick and scoopable.
5. Heat the oil: Add about 2 inches of neutral oil to a heavy saucepan or deep skillet and heat to 350°F (175°C).
6. Fry the fritters: Carefully drop generous spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Gently flatten each mound slightly. Fry for approximately 2–3 minutes per side, until deep golden brown and cooked through.
7. Drain: Transfer the fritters to a wire rack set over a baking sheet and let them cool for several minutes.
8. Prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth and pourable. Add a tiny splash of milk if you prefer a thinner glaze.
9. Glaze generously: Dip each warm fritter into the vanilla glaze or spoon it over the top. Return to the rack and allow the glaze to drip down the sides and set.
🍏 Tip: Granny Smith gives the fritters a tart contrast, while Honeycrisp or Pink Lady creates a naturally sweeter apple filling. Keep the apple pieces small so every fritter gets plenty of fruit.