Description
Enjoy warm, juicy air fryer apple fritters with a sweet vanilla glaze. These quick and easy fritters are perfectly crispy outside and tender inside, featuring tender apple pieces and aromatic spices for a delicious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
Other
- Vegetable oil spray
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix well until all wet ingredients are fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the fritters light and tender.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the batter until they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (188°C) for about 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Portion Batter: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop spoonfuls of batter onto a parchment paper-lined air fryer basket, spacing them so they are not touching.
- Spray Batter: Lightly spray the tops of the fritters with vegetable oil spray for crispiness and golden color.
- Air Fry Fritters: Cook in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes until golden brown, flipping the fritters halfway through the cooking time for even browning.
- Prepare Glaze: While fritters are cooking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and ready to drizzle.
- Cool Fritters: Once cooked, remove fritters and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack so the glaze will set nicely.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the prepared vanilla glaze over the warm fritters and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the fritters light and fluffy.
- Use tart apples such as Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.
- If you don’t have parchment paper, lightly grease the air fryer basket to prevent sticking.
- Flip fritters gently halfway through cooking to avoid breakage.
- Serve fritters warm for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 0h 20m
- Cook Time: 0h 10m
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
