Eggless Apple Fritters
Crispy on the outside, tender and apple-packed on the inside, these fritters are the kind of treat that disappears from the plate before it even has a chance to cool. The batter comes together with pantry staples — flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, a little sugar — and a clever splash of apple cider vinegar that reacts with the baking powder to give each fritter a beautiful lift without a single egg in sight. Melted butter and vanilla keep the flavor rich and cozy, while two whole diced apples folded right into the batter mean you get fruit in nearly every bite. Frying in a shallow skillet keeps things manageable, and once they hit that deep golden brown, a thin vanilla glaze drizzled over the top takes them straight to diner-worthy territory. This recipe makes four generous servings, so it's just right for a weekend breakfast crowd or an afternoon snack situation that needs to feel a little special. If you've ever assumed fritters required eggs to hold together, this batter will happily prove you wrong.
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4 servings
For the batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples (about 12 oz total), peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch dice
For frying
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tbsp whole milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- 2
Add the milk, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until a thick, shaggy batter just comes together — a few small lumps are fine. Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
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