Equipment
- Deep Frying Pan or a large skillet
Ingredients
For the fritters
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup brown sugar, or coconut sugar
- 2 apples, medium, peeled and diced small (Granny Smith recommended)
- ½ cup plant based milk
- vegetable oil , for shallow frying (about ¼ inch deep in the pan)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional, keeps the apples from browning and adds a hint of tanginess
For the glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, also called icing sugar
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoon water, add gradually
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and brown sugar.
- Peel the apples and dice them into small cubes (about ¼ to ½ inch). Toss them with the lemon juice, then add the apples and the plant based milk to the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is well combined and a thick, sticky batter forms.
- Pour about ¼ inch of vegetable oil into a deep frying pan or large skillet and heat it over medium-high heat for a couple of minutes, until a small drop of batter sizzles right away.
- Working in batches of 3 to 4 so you don't crowd the pan, add about ½ cup of batter per fritter and flatten it slightly with a spatula. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown underneath, then flip and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, until crispy and golden on both sides. Transfer to a cooling rack or a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
- While the fritters fry, make the glaze. Stir the vanilla extract into the powdered sugar, then add the water a little at a time, stirring continuously, until you have a thick but pourable glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters (or dip the tops into the glaze using kitchen tongs). Let them rest for a few minutes until the glaze sets, then serve right away.
Video
Notes
- Use any apple variety of your choice. Granny Smith apples make a great option because they have a sweet and sour flavor profile, and plenty of crispiness.
- Apple fritters are best served immediately because otherwise they start to lose their crispiness.
- Leftovers keep in an airtight container for up to 1 day at room temperature or 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in a 350°F oven or air fryer for 4 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 314mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 1mg
Craving more veg-friendly recipes? Shop our collection of vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, including our new Vegan Thanksgiving and Vegan Christmas cookbooks!
