Airfryer Apple Fritters with Maple Glaze
These apple fritters just scream fall, especially after apple picking! They are so easy to make with minimal clean up - perfect for a quick treat.
Servings: 10 fritters
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup applesauce see the notes for substitutions
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 large apples peeled and diced into small pieces
- oil spray optional
For the maple glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1-2 teaspoons of milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Then add the 1/4 cup milk, 2 eggs, and applesauce, and stir until just combined. Then stir in the vanilla extract and oil. Add the diced apples and fold until incorporated.
- Preheat the airfryer for 3-5 minutes at 400ºF. Once preheated, line with parchment paper and add large spoons of batter. Flatten the lumps of batter to 3/4 inch thick with a spoon or spatula. Make sure not to overcrowd the airfryer, you may have to cook multiple batches. Optionally, spray the top with a little bit of oil for crispier fritters. Bake for 7 minutes at 400ºF. Once done, transfer the fritters to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- While the fritters are cooking, prepare the maple glaze: In a medium bowl, add the powdered sugar and maple syrup. Stir until it forms a thick glaze. Then add the milk one teaspoon at a time until the glaze reaches your desired consistency. Once the fritters have slightly cooled, drizzle on the glaze and enjoy warm.
Notes
This batter calls for 1/4 cup applesauce but if you don’t have it, you can substitute 1/4 cup yogurt or milk.