Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fritters You'll Love to Share

These Air Fryer Apple Fritters are a delightful vegetarian dessert that's crispy on the outside and filled with warm apple goodness.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Preheating Time 5

Total Time 32

Servings: 6 fritters

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fritter Batter

1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour
2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar
1 tablespoon Baking Powder Necessary for fluffy fritters
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Feel free to substitute with nutmeg
0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Omit if not available
2 large Eggs Use flax eggs for a vegan option
0.5 cup Milk Almond or any non-dairy milk works
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be omitted
2 cups Apples Fuji or Honeycrisp recommended

For the Glaze

1 cup Powdered Sugar Dust generously after frying

Equipment

air fryer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Air Fryer Apple Fritters

Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and dice apples into ½-inch pieces.
Make Batter: Whisk together dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another bowl.
Combine Ingredients: Gently fold wet mixture into dry ingredients, then add diced apples.
Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.
Shape Fritters: Scoop batter into the air fryer basket, leaving space between fritters.
Cook Fritters: Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Prepare Glaze: Dust warm fritters with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep fritters fluffy. Always check cooking times based on your air fryer model.

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