Description
Salted Honeycrisp Fritters are a delightful fall treat, featuring crisp, sweet Honeycrisp apples wrapped in a light, golden batter, and fried to perfection. The combination of sweet apple flavor and a pinch of sea salt creates a mouthwatering balance that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for dusting)
- Sea salt (for sprinkling)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and dice the Honeycrisp apples into small pieces. Set aside.
- Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms.
- Fold in the apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
- Heat the oil: In a large pan or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Test the oil by dropping in a small amount of batter—if it sizzles and floats, the oil is ready.
- Fry the fritters: Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and dust: Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. While still warm, dust with granulated sugar and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
- Serve: Serve the fritters warm, and enjoy the sweet and salty flavor combo!
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
- Honeycrisp apples are perfect for this recipe due to their sweetness and crisp texture, but feel free to swap with other apple varieties if needed.
- These fritters are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for a crispy finish.
- For a savory twist, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or ground ginger to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg