Description
Enjoy guilt-free indulgence with these Healthy Air Fryer Apple Fritters. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly brush the air fryer basket with vegetable oil.
- Drop spoonfuls of the apple fritter batter into the air fryer basket, being careful not to overcrowd. Work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through.
- While the fritters are air frying, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Once the fritters are done, let them cool slightly before drizzling with the glaze.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Apple Variety: Use firm apples like Gala or Honeycrisp.
- Vegan Option: Substitute egg with applesauce and use non-dairy milk.
- Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Fritter
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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