Air Fryer Apple Fritters
Yields: About 8–10 fritters
Best for: Fast fall breakfasts, snacks, or a “surprise, I baked!” moment
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 apples peeled and diced small
- Optional: ¼ cup raisins or chopped walnuts
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Mix the Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
- Add wet to dry, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in diced apples (and raisins or walnuts if using).
Shape the Fritters:
- Scoop ¼-cup mounds of batter onto a parchment-lined air fryer basket, spacing them out (they’ll spread a bit).
Air Fry:
- Air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
Make the Glaze:
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Finish:
- Dip warm fritters in the glaze or drizzle it over the top. Let the glaze set for a few minutes, then enjoy.
Notes
Tips & Notes:
Swap apples for pears if you want a twist.
Fritters are best the day they’re made, but can be reheated in the air fryer for 1–2 minutes.
Add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top for even more bakery energy.