Apple Fritter Rings Recipe
Apple Fritter Rings are essentially fried donuts stuffed with apples, and our recipe takes just 30 minutes to create. These apple fritter rings are great rolled in cinnamon sugar, dusted with powdered sugar, or drizzled with a lemon glaze.
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 apples⅛, 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 to 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 the 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
*To make cinnamon sugar: whisk together 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
*Storage: Apple fritters last in an airtight container on the counter for 1-2 days, and a few more days in the fridge.
*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.
Nutrition Facts
Apple Fritter Rings Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
127
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
9
mg
3
%
Sodium
35
mg
2
%
Potassium
77
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
53
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
22
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
