How to Make Air Fryer Apple Fritters - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked apple fritters wafting through the kitchen. The sweet and subtle tang of apples, paired with the warm, cinnamon-spiced dough, is a match made in heaven. Traditionally deep-fried, these decadent treats can be made much healthier and easier with the help of an air fryer.

Using an air fryer not only cuts down on the amount of oil used, but it also produces a crispy and golden exterior that rivals any deep-fried version. Plus, since th...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ½ teaspoon caramel extract (such as Watkins™)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a parchment paper round into the bottom of the air fryer. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, milk, egg, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl. Stir until combined.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons sugar with cinnamon in another bowl and sprinkle over apples until coated. Mix apples into the flour mixture until combined.
  • Drop fritters using a cookie scoop onto the bottom of the air fryer basket.
  • Air-fry in the preheated fryer for 5 minutes. Flip fritters and cook until golden, about 5 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, mix confectioners' sugar, milk, caramel extract, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Transfer fritters to a cooling rack and drizzle with glaze.
  • Nutrition

    297 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 248mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 142mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 119mg