Apple Fritters Recipe (VIDEO)
Warm Apple Fritters are a treat during apple season and they are ready in just 30 minutes. The batter has a secret ingredient the produces a fluffy coating that’s crisp on the outside and soft inside. Imagine Glazed Donuts stuffed with an apple ring.
My kids love homemade apple fritters and there are never any leftovers. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is to make apple fritter rings at home.

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We love apple recipes from classic Apple Pie to flaky Apple Turnovers. If you are a fan of apple desserts, this Apple Fritter Recipe is a must-try!
Apple Fritters Video Tutorial
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What are Apple Fritters?
Apple fritters are essentially apple donuts; apples dipped in a simple batter and deep-fried in oil. If you prefer, you can chop up apples into small pieces and spoon mounds of apple fritter batter into the oil to make clusters of apple fritters. We love to fry them as Apple Fritter Rings because they look like donuts – super cute, easier to eat, and they are less likely to fall apart in the oil.

Ingredients for Apple Fritters
- Apples – select crisp, sweet-tart apples such as golden delicious, Granny Smith, honey crisp.
- Lemon juice – squeezed over the apples to prevent browning
- Flour – all-purpose flour works great
- Sugar – lightly sweetens the batter
- Baking powder – makes the batter rise
- Salt – balances the sweetness of the fritters
- Milk – any fat content; from 1% to whole milk
- Butter – creates a tender dough
- Egg – use 1 egg yolk then fold in 2 beaten egg whites to make the batter extra fluffy
- Oil – any high heat frying oil such as canola, vegetable oil, or peanut oil.

The Best Apple Peeler
If you love apple recipes, we highly recommend using an apple peeler. It will save you a ton of time and effort. It peels, cores, and slices your apples into perfect 1/4″-thick rings and there is no waste. We love this tool for Apple Pie, Apple Crisp, and it makes Apple Sauce super fast to prepare.

How to Make the Batter
- Whisk dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Wet ingredients – in a second bowl, whisk milk, 1 yolk, and melted butter.
- Combine – add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and whisk together until smooth.
- Beat egg whites – beat 2 whites until stiff peaks form, but the mixture is not overly dry.
- Fold egg whites into the batter using a spatula just until combined.

How to Make Apple Fritter Rings
- Pour 2-3 inches of oil into a pot over medium/high heat until it reaches 375˚ F.
- Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4″ thick rings (use an apple peeler to save time). Transfer to a bowl and toss with 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice.
- Dip apple rings into batter, letting excess drip back into the bowl. Fry about 5 fritters at a time for 2 minutes per side until browned, flipping once.
- Remove fritters from oil with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel lined tray. Roll in cinnamon sugar or dust in powdered sugar to serve.
Pro Tip: Be sure to keep the oil above 350˚ F while frying so the fritters don’t absorb too much oil. A clip-on pot thermometer helps with maintaining the proper oil temperature.

Common Questions
You can use an inexpensive clip-on thermometer or get a versatile thermometer like Thermoworks brand which can be used for the oven, grill, and pretty much any project.
Fry for about 2 minutes per side. The fritters should be a deep golden brown to ensure a crisp exterior. If they are browning too quickly, reduce the heat and vice versa.
Yes, you can definitely use a deep fryer with the same temperature settings and timings.
Because the batter is very wet, it doesn’t lend itself well to be air-fried. Apple fritters do reheat and re-crisp really well in an air fryer.

How to Serve Apple Fritters
Serve apple fritter rings warm with your favorite toppings or coatings.
- Cinnamon sugar – combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Roll apple fritters in mixture to coat both sides.
- Powdered sugar – dust warm fritters with powdered sugar just before serving.
- Glazed – drizzle with the lemon glaze that we used on our Blueberry Muffins.

Apple fritters are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Make this a new tradition to create beautiful food memories with your loved ones.

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Apple Fritters Recipe

Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup milk, 1% or whole milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted (unsalted or salted)
- 2 egg whites
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/4” rings
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice, juice of 1 medium lemon
- 2 to 3 inches Canola oil , or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- In a second large bowl, whisk together milk, egg yolk and melted butter. Gradually add the flour mixture into your wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Pour 2 to 3 inches of oil into a large pot or dutch oven and heat over medium/high heat to 375˚F on a thermometer.
- Peel core and slice apples into 1/4”-thick rings and place into a shallow dish. Squeeze lemon juice over apple slices and use your hands to gently toss apple rings to coat with lemon juice (this will prevent browning).
- In a medium bowl, beat 2 egg whites with an electric hand mixer, egg beaters or a whisk until stiff peaks form, but whites are not dry. If you over-beat, it will be difficult to blend. Use a spatula to gently fold whites into the batter until fully incorporated.
- Remove apple slices one at a time from the lemon juice, allowing any excess juice to drip back into the bowl then dip both sides of the apple in batter to fully coat, allowing excess batter to drip back into the bowl.
- Fry in hot oil batches in a single layer (5 or 6 at a time to avoid crowding), frying for about 2 minutes per side or until browned, flipping once. Keep oil above 350˚F while frying.
- Remove with a strainer and transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. To serve, dust with powdered sugar or dip both sides in cinnamon sugar.*
Notes
Note on Nutrition Information: nutrition label is for 1 fritter and is an estimate only as it is difficult to get an exact amount of oil absorbed. Nutrition is calculated before any toppings or coatings are added.
Just melt in your mouth delicious!!!! my family ate it up instantly!:) def recommend
That is the best when the family loves what we parents make. That’s so great!
These sound delicious! Do you know if they can be cooked in an air fryer?
Hi Robbin, I address that in the recipe. See the section under “Common Questions -“Can I use an air fryer?”
Just made a batch of these with my daughter and they came out excellent. I added a pinch of nutmeg, ginger, and a tablespoon of cinnamon in with the dry. 🤌🏻
That sounds amazing! I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you for the feedback.
Hi- love all your recipes! Can you make the apple fritters gluten free and dairy free? Can I substitute gluten free flour and soy or almond milk for this recipe?
Hi Cynthia! I have not tested that to advise but please let us know if you experiment with it.
After being disappointed by the claims of “best apple fritters” at all the fall fairs, I decided to try Natasha’s recipe. I can honestly say that I have finally found the one. It’s so nice to have an apple in every single bite, instead of biting into an “apple-flavored” fritter. Natasha, your recipes never disappoint!
That’s wonderful, Elizabeth! This pie has so many great reviews and we love it too! It’s really the best we’ve tried. Thank you for the feedback!
Looks great! Do you think this could made with the apples cut up and all mixed into the dough, then dollops of the dough and apples put into the hot oil to fry?
Hi Judy, I haven’t tested that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
Can they be eaten at room temp…with the cinnamon/sugar on them? If I reheat will the sugar he ok – and how long to reheat? Never made these and excited and nervous!!! Thank you!
Hi Theresa! These are best fresh, but yes, you can eat these at room temperature. They also reheat great in the air fryer, you can reheat them until they re-crisp.
I want to make these but not good for my stomach for fried foods–do you have a recipe where I can bake them instead? If so what temp and how long?
Hi Norma. I would recommend mybaked donut recipe.
But these are yeast donuts. Do you have a recipe for the apple donuts that you can bake?
Hi Josie! I have a recipe for baked donuts HERE, but they are not apple and also contain yeast.
I followed the recipe to a T and they came out of the oil looking just like in the video. As they cooled down, they deflated like a tire with a slow leak. Oil temp. was 375F+-. Any suggestions? They tasted great BTW.
Hi Jim, did you make sure to add the baking powder and make sure your baking powder is not expired?
Yep, added the baking powder. Expiration may be the culprit. There was no date on the container, and I didn’t note it when purchased.The new container has been dated. 🙂
Natasha, can I use baking soda instead of baking powder? what will happen if I use baking soda?
Hi Inna! No, I recommend following the recipe as written.
Made these tonight. I’ve made apple fritters many times before and enjoyed them. This was however my first time using your recipe. I will be using yours from now on. Absolutely delicious. I used Honey crisp apples. Thank you so much. Happy New Year.
Great to hear that you found your new go-to recipe, Diane. Thank you for your good review and feedback. Happy New Year too!
This is a great recipe! We picked apples last weekend and I remembered seeing your video for this recipe. My husband not only liked them, he LOVED them. He ate 5 before dinner! He couldn’t help himself because they’re so yummy. We have some dietary restrictions so I made them dairy free with soy milk and plant based butter. Absolutely delicious!
Wow, that’s really wonderful! Thanks for sharing that with us, Andi. I’m happy that your husband enjoyed these apple fritters. Thanks for your review.
Hello, I want to make these but I dont want to have a leftover egg yolk…..
Could I use 1 whole egg if I half the recipe? I presume the recipe would just be a bit richer?!
Thanks
Hi Harriet, I honestly haven’t tested that to advise. If you do an experiment, please share with us how it goes.
Hi Natasha, I only have jazz apples at the moment. Can that work for this recipe?
Hi Rachel, I haven’t tested those specifically but that may work! I hope you love this recipe!
Great recipe!
Thank you Natasha! I love all of your recipes and enjoy your videos so much. These apple fritters were delicious!
Thank you for that wonderful and inspiring feedback. I’m so glad you loved the apple fritters.
Normally I don’t comment unless I’ve made a recipe, but I watched the video for these apple fritters and Natasha, you are just so delightful and fun to watch! Thanks for being so real and goofy in a cute way!! Love your recipes, they always work for me! Will have to try these fritters out this weekend:)
Aww, thank you, Kate! I’m so happy you’re enjoying my videos! I can’t wait for you to try these fritters!
Can you make Sweet Delight Cheesecakes copycat recipes and Nothing Bundt Cakes copycat recipes please? Also could you try and make a cheesecake batter ice cream, like maybe trying to create a formula that is made with cheesecake batter? Thank you!
Hi, I haven’t tried either of those recipes yet, but thanks for the suggestion.
Ok. Also how long is your list of recipes because i have suggestions that i gave you about 5 months ago and you still haven’t done the recipes for them?
Hi Aselia, it’s quite long and not every recipe makes it on our channel but whenever I develop something that is worth sharing, I will definitely do so.
ok. Thanks!
Absolutely fantastic! Super easy to make.
Glad you enjoyed this new recipe, Cyndi!
I’ve been wanting to try apple fritters for a long time. Do you think I can use another sort of apples? I don’t have granny smith apples now but I want to do then tonight😂
Hi Oksana, we prefer it with these but yes, it will work with other apples also!
These were so good! Tested recipe today. Yum! Did have a question: I noticed that at first the batter did not stick well. Made sure I dried the lemon juice off before I slipped them into the batter and they did fabulous! Just my experience with them. Also, I didn’t use quite all the apples, but I think they were just big! Natasha, your recipes never fail to deliver. Thank you so much
Thank you so much for that lovely review and compliment, Annette! I’m so happy you’re enjoying my recipes!
Natasha I need your help. They came out delicious, but we’re not as fluffy as yours. I folded in the beaten egg whites but I didn’t get that donut puff or air between apple and dough. Can you send me a comment? Thank you.
Hi Carol, did you make sure to add the baking powder and make sure your baking powder is not expired?
I had the same issue. They’re delicious, but sort of flat. Baking powder not expired and I made sure the oil stayed hot. Will try again.
Hi Kara, was your oil hot enough when the fritters were added? I suggest a thermometer to check the temperature for the easiest frying and best results. Also, make sure to beat and add the whites which helps with the puffing and avoid making any substitutions before trying the recipe as written. P.S. double check that you weren’t accidentally using baking soda instead of baking powder.
Thanks, Ms Natasha!
Just looking at these apple fritters makes me feel like making them as soon as possible. Recipe to be stored and treasured, as usual. The pastel is superb.
Hello Paola, I hope you can try this recipe too. Please update us on how it goes.
These are so easy and delicious! Thank you for the recipe…now to get an apple corer/peeler like I grew up with 🙂
Sounds like a good plan! Thanks for sharing your feedback with us, Becky.
Those look terrific! Will make them tomorrow.
Thank you! I hope you love the apple fritter recipe.
Hi Natasha,
Love all your recipes and can’t wait to try this one! Have a question: can we prepare the batter ahead of time and put it in the fridge, like the night before? Thank you!
Hi Celine, I haven’t tested this as a make-ahead batter, but I think it would work to cover and refrigerate ahead of time. It may not be quite as fluffy since you might lose the puffiness of the egg white.
Natasha, How can I store these If I have leftovers?
Hi Sendini, Let them cool to room temperature then cover loosely and re-warm in the air fryer or in a toaster oven. They are also tasty at room temperature. Make sure you wait to add the sugar coatings until ready to serve.
These look and sound scrumptious. The kids and I are going to make these this weekend. I can’t wait. I can almost taste them now.
I can’t wait for you to make them! I look forward to your feedback! Happy Weekend!
My kids loved these apple fritters! They were easy to make and so good!
That is the best when kids love what we parents make. That’s so great!
Hi Natasha
I was just wondering what to make with apples that I have and came across your recipe in email and can’t wait to try this one. Must have been reading my mind. Thanks!😊❤
I hope you love it, Karen! This is one of my personal favorites!
I rolled them in powdered sugar mixed with cinnamon. Oh my goodness, they are so yummy!
So good! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.