Description
At its core, a fritter is any piece of meat, fruit, or vegetable that has been coated in batter and fried. However, the Air Fryer Apple Fritter Minis take a sweeter approach. These are small, doughy delights packed with fresh apple chunks and warm spices. Unlike a donut, which is often light and airy, a fritter is denser and more textured. By using an air fryer, we utilize rapid air circulation to “fry” the exterior, creating a satisfying crunch while keeping the inside moist and tender.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
⅓ cup milk
1 large egg
1 tbsp melted butter (or oil)
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup apple, peeled & finely diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp = 🔥)
Optional Glaze
½ cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk
Splash of vanilla
Instructions
Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.Add wet ingredients
Stir in milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until just combined.
Fold in the diced apples.Prep air fryer
Preheat to 360°F (182°C).
Line the basket with parchment or lightly spray with oil.Form minis
Scoop 1½–2 tbsp of batter per fritter into the basket.
Leave space—they puff!Air fry
Cook 6–8 minutes, flip, then cook 2–3 more minutes until golden.Glaze (optional but amazing)
Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm fritters.
Notes
These apple fritter minis are best enjoyed fresh and warm. Feel free to swap in your favorite apple or add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor. If you don’t want a glaze, a light dusting of cinnamon sugar works just as well. Enjoy! 🍎✨
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini fritters
- Calories: ~180 kcal
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