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Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Apple Fritters Recipe Perfectly Fluffy Inside

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These crispy cinnamon sugar apple fritters feature a crunchy exterior and a fluffy, tender inside, making them a perfect sweet treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tsp lemon juice as substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying (about 2 inches deep)
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Peel, core, and dice 2 medium apples into small, bite-sized pieces (about ¼ inch). Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat 1 large room-temperature egg with ¾ cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into the dry and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix—lumps are okay! Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour vegetable oil into your skillet to a depth of about 2 inches and heat to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to keep it steady.
  6. Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, carefully drop 2-3 spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, leaving space between them. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook about 3-4 minutes per side, flipping gently once the edges turn golden brown.
  7. Use a slotted spoon to remove fritters and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. While still warm, roll fritters in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
  8. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt fritters. Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain oil temperature. Fold batter gently to keep fritters fluffy. Use fresh cinnamon sugar for best flavor and coat fritters while warm. Drain fritters on a wire rack to keep them crispy.

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