Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fritters: Sweet Comfort in Every Bite

These Air Fryer Apple Fritters are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and filled with sweet apple chunks, making them perfect for a cozy dessert.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 32

Servings: 4 fritters

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
1 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg optional
1 large Eggs or flaxseed meal for vegan
1/2 cup Milk or almond/oat milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
2 cups Apples (e.g., Fuji or Honeycrisp) or pears/bananas

For the Glaze

1 cup Powdered Sugar optional, for dusting

Equipment

Air fryer

Method

Preparation Steps

Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and dice apples into ½ inch pieces and set aside.
Make Batter: Whisk together dry ingredients and then combine with wet ingredients, fold in apples.
Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes and prepare the basket with cooking oil.
Shape Fritters: Drop portions of batter into the air fryer basket, ensuring space between each fritter.
Cook Fritters: Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
Prepare Glaze: Dust cooked fritters with powdered sugar while warm and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the batter and ensure the air fryer is preheated properly for a crispy finish.

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