Enjoy these light, crisp Air Fryer Apple Fritters. This recipe gives you the sweet treat you love with much less oil than traditional frying. They are perfect for a cozy, sweet snack.
Author:Jen Rwanda
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:18 minutes
Total Time:28 minutes
Yield:About 10-12 fritters
Category:Dessert
Method:Air Fryer
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 large apple (like Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled, cored, and diced small
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking spray or light oil for the air fryer basket
For the Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons milk or water
Instructions
Dice your apple into small, uniform pieces.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
Fold in the diced apples until they are evenly distributed in the batter.
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter (about 1 tablespoon each) into the air fryer basket, leaving space between them. Work in batches.
Lightly spray the tops of the fritters with cooking spray.
Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
While the fritters cook, prepare the glaze. Whisk the powdered sugar and milk/water until smooth. Add more liquid slowly to reach a drizzling consistency.
Remove the fritters from the air fryer and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.
Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters. Serve immediately.
Notes
Choose firm apples that hold their shape well when cooked.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches for the best crispness.
Adjust the glaze thickness by adding powdered sugar for thicker glaze or more liquid for thinner glaze.