Go Back
A stack of three glazed apple fritters on a white plate, the top one with a bite taken out, showing chunks of apple inside.
Print Recipe

Apple Fritters

Golden, crispy, fluffy, and full of apples, these easy homemade apple fritters with glaze are the best fall treat for breakfast or dessert!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple fritters
Servings: 24 fritters

Ingredients

For the Fritters

  • 3 large Honeycrisp apples peeled, cored, and finely chopped
  • 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • ⅔ cup buttermilk
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • vegetable oil for frying

For the Glaze

  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp whole milk adjust for consistency
  • ¾ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and chopping them into small pieces. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  • Fold chopped apples into the batter. The batter should be thick but still easy to scoop.
  • Heat 1–2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying a few at a time. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Transfer fritters to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess oil.
  • For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add more milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.
  • Once fritters are warm but not hot, dip one side of each fritter into the glaze.
  • Leave the other side plain. Place the glaze-side up on a wire rack until the glaze sets. Enjoy!

Video

Notes

  • Choose a neutral oil with a high smoke point, like vegetable or canola. These keep the flavor light and won’t interfere with the apples. 
  • I do not recommend baking these as they’ll lose the signature texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritter | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.4mg