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Best Air Fryer Apple Fritters Recipe

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Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—this best air fryer apple fritters recipe delivers all the flavor with less oil and fuss.

Ingredients

For the Apple Fritters:

2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free milk)

1 large egg

2 tbsp melted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp lemon juice (to toss the apples)

For the Glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 tbsp milk (or more to adjust consistency)

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Apples:
In a small bowl, toss the chopped apples with lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.

Make the Fritter Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Fold in the chopped apples.

Preheat the Air Fryer:
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3-5 minutes.

Form the Fritters:
Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Using a spoon or your hands, form small mounds of batter and place them in the basket, leaving some space between each fritter. You can slightly flatten them for more even cooking.

Air Fry the Fritters:
Air fry the fritters at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches.

Prepare the Glaze:
While the fritters are cooking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of cinnamon (optional) in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk if needed to achieve the desired glaze consistency.

Glaze the Fritters:
Once the fritters are done, remove them from the air fryer and allow them to cool for a couple of minutes. Drizzle the glaze over the fritters while they are still warm.

Serve:
Serve the fritters warm, and enjoy the perfect balance of crispy and fluffy with a sweet glaze.

Notes

For a slightly healthier version, you can use whole wheat flour or almond flour in place of all-purpose flour.

You can add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar over the fritters before glazing them for extra flavor.

These fritters are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days.

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