Mini Apple Fritters

These fritters give you apple-cinnamon bakery vibes without deep frying or babysitting a pot of oil. Keep the apple pieces small so the centers cook before the outsides get too brown.

Servings12

Ingredients

1 cup peeled finely diced apple
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Cooking spray
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk, for glaze
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, for glaze

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Line the basket with air fryer parchment and lightly spray it with cooking spray.; toss the diced apple with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.; whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in the apple mixture.
Drop small spoonfuls of batter onto the parchment, leaving space between each fritter. Work in batches if needed.
Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray. Air fry for 7 to 9 mins., until golden and cooked through.; whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make a thick glaze.
Drizzle the warm fritters with glaze and let them set for 2 mins. before serving.

Gourmet Geek Tip

Dice apples small. | Do not overmix the batter. | Glaze while warm, not scorching hot.

Equipment

Air fryer • parchment paper • mixing bowls