Recipes Bread Quick Bread Recipes Chef John's Apple Fritters 4.7 (211) 168 Reviews 111 Photos I didn't think I liked apple fritters, but turns out I just don't like chunks of almost raw apple, surrounded by a doughnut. Maybe I've just been going to the wrong shops, but I've never enjoyed the texture, and always wanted to try them with cooked apples. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on September 8, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 111 111 111 111 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 16 small apple fritters Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 1 tablespoon butter 2 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 large egg ¼ cup white sugar 1 tablespoon melted butter ½ cup sparkling apple cider 2 cups vegetable oil for frying Glaze: ½ cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed 1 tablespoon sparkling apple cider, or as needed to make glaze Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Melt butter over medium-high heat and cook until it turns golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add apples and cook over medium-high heat until apples just begin to soften around the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon sugar and continue cooking another 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain in a strainer; let cool to room temperature. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg together in a mixing bowl until well combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Whisk egg, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter together in a separate mixing bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add cooled apple pieces and sparkling apple cider; add the flour mixture. Stir just until flour is incorporated. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spoon about 2 tablespoons batter per fritter, into hot oil, slightly flattening them out. Cook in batches. Fry on one side until small bubbles appear on the surface, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip fritters over and fry the other side until richly browned, about 2 more minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain grease. Cool slightly before glazing. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Whisk powdered sugar and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Add enough apple cider, 1 teaspoon at a time, to form a smooth glaze that is just runny enough to drizzle over fritters. Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 493 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 248 Calories 9g Fat 40g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 248 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 243mg 11% Total Carbohydrate 40g 14% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 23g Protein 3g 6% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Calcium 62mg 5% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 110mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.