Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fritters
Apple fritters: bake these tender, spiced treats in your air fryer. Enjoy a healthier version without deep-frying, perfect for a quick dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk to combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk to combine the whole milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Add the melted butter, then stir to combine until no dry streaks of flour remain. Gently fold in the finely diced apples until just combined.
- If necessary, preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Line the basket of an air fryer with parchment paper and spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Scoop 4, leveled, ¼ cup portions of batter onto the prepared parchment paper in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8 minutes until golden brown. Carefully flip each fritter and cook for an additional 3 minutes to ensure even cooking and a crispy bottom. Transfer the fritters to a wire rack set over a sheet tray to cool. Repeat with the remaining batter in batches. Let them cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
- Don't overmix the batter; a few dry streaks of flour are fine. Overmixing develops gluten, leading to tougher fritters.
- Ensure your air fryer is preheated to get an immediate crisp exterior. This helps the fritters set quickly and prevents them from spreading too much.
- For perfectly cooked fritters, ensure the internal temperature reaches 200-210°F (93-99°C). A meat thermometer can help confirm doneness, especially in the center.
- Store leftover fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for 3-5 minutes for best results, restoring crispness. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Ensure your air fryer is preheated to get an immediate crisp exterior. This helps the fritters set quickly and prevents them from spreading too much.
- For perfectly cooked fritters, ensure the internal temperature reaches 200-210°F (93-99°C). A meat thermometer can help confirm doneness, especially in the center.
- Store leftover fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for 3-5 minutes for best results, restoring crispness. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.