Crispy outside, tender apple pieces inside, lightly spiced and finished with a smooth vanilla glaze.
# Ingredient list:
→ Fritters
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2/3 cup whole milk
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
12 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Cooking steps:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
04 - Fold diced apples into the batter carefully.
05 - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
06 - Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, frying 3 to 4 fritters at a time for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
09 - While warm, dip each fritter in the glaze or drizzle the glaze on top.
10 - Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.
