Big Apple Fritters

Here’s a Big Apple Fritters recipe — crunchy on the outside, soft and packed with juicy apples on the inside, and topped with a sweet glaze. These bakery-style fritters are fried to golden perfection and are absolutely irresistible!

🍏 Big Apple Fritters (Bakery Style)

🕒 Time: 45 minutes

🍽️ Makes: 8 large fritters

Ingredients:

For the fritters:

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
2½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2–3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
Vegetable oil, for frying

For the glaze:

1½ cups powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Prep the Apples:
- Peel and dice apples into small chunks. Set aside.
Make the Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples — the batter will be thick.
Heat Oil:
- Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the Fritters:
- Use a ¼ cup measure or ice cream scoop to drop batter into the hot oil.
- Fry 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and puffed. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove and drain on paper towels.
Glaze:
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- While fritters are still warm, dip or drizzle with glaze. Let set for a few minutes.

✅ Tips:

Big, bakery-style? Use about ½ cup of batter per fritter and flatten slightly before frying.
Let oil return to temperature between batches for even frying.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice for fall flavor.

Would you like a baked version, apple-cinnamon doughnut holes, or air fryer apple fritters next?