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Baked Apple Fritters - Sweet Easy Recipe

These Baked Apple Fritters are a healthier take on the classic deep-fried treat. With sweet cinnamon-spiced apples and a golden, crispy texture, they make the perfect quick and easy dessert or snack!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, bread easy recipes, homemade pretzels soft easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, quick evening snacks easy recipes, sweet easy recipes, vegan easy recipes
Servings: 6 fritters
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups diced apples
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter until combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in diced apples.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. While fritters bake, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
  9. Once baked, drizzle glaze over fritters while warm and enjoy!

Notes

For extra crispiness, brush the fritters with melted butter before baking. Use Granny Smith apples for a tart contrast or Honeycrisp for extra sweetness.