Description
Crispy, golden fried apple rings coated in a spiced batter and dusted with powdered sugar. These delightful apple treats are perfect as a warm dessert or snack, optionally served with caramel sauce or honey for added sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
Frying
- Vegetable oil, for frying
To Finish
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Optional: caramel sauce or honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Begin by peeling and coring the apples. Slice them into ¼-inch thick rings, using an apple corer or a knife to remove the core, ensuring each slice is perfectly circular.
- Mix dry ingredients for batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, granulated sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another small bowl, beat the egg and then mix in the milk. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until you achieve a smooth batter with no lumps.
- Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a large frying pan to a depth of about ½ an inch. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it is hot enough for frying (around 350°F or when a drop of batter sizzles and rises to the surface).
- Batter and fry the apple rings: Dip each apple ring fully into the batter, ensuring an even coating, then gently lower it into the hot oil to avoid splashes. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook until golden and crispy: Fry the apple rings for about 2-3 minutes on each side, turning them halfway through, until they achieve a golden brown and crispy texture.
- Drain excess oil: Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the fried apple rings from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Dust with powdered sugar: Once all apple rings are fried and drained, dust them generously with powdered sugar for a sweet finish.
- Serve warm: Serve the fried apple rings immediately while warm, optionally drizzled with caramel sauce or honey for extra sweetness and flavor.
Notes
- Use apples that are firm and slightly tart, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, to balance the sweetness and maintain structure when frying.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Maintain oil temperature to avoid soggy or greasy apple rings; adjust heat as needed.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond or oat milk.
- Serve immediately for best texture; leftover apple rings may lose their crispiness.
