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Air Fryer Apple Fritters


  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 fritters 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Warm, pillowy rings of apple-scented batter that are crisp on the outside and tender inside, made easily in an air fryer.


Ingredients

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  • 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 10 g (2 tsp) baking powder
  • 50 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
  • 4 g (3/4 tsp) salt
  • 2 g (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
  • 1 large egg (about 50 g)
  • 240 ml (1 cup) whole milk
  • 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
  • 240300 g (2 medium apples), peeled and diced
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
  • Neutral oil for spraying
  • Optional glaze: 120 g (1 cup) powdered sugar + 15–30 ml (1–2 tbsp) milk + pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Dice the apples and measure ingredients.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together wet ingredients until combined.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, and fold in apples; let batter rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 190°C (375°F) and lightly spray the basket with oil.
  6. Portion batter into the air fryer basket, leaving space between fritters.
  7. Air fry for 6 minutes, flip, spritz with oil, and cook for an additional 4–6 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Remove and glaze if desired; serve warm.

Notes

For best results, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to prevent steaming. Use a scale for accurate flour measurement.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fritter
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 260mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg