Gluten Free Apple Fritters
Warm, fluffy, and sweet, these Gluten Free Apple Fritters are a nostalgic treat that everyone loves, perfect for breakfast or a fun snack.
Ingredients
Fritter Batter
- 1.5 cups gluten free flour blend 210 g
- 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum only if your flour blend doesn’t already contain it
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 28 g
- 2/3 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy 160 ml
- 1 tablespoon oil 15 ml
- 2 large eggs or 6 tablespoons aquafaba (90 ml)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled and finely diced
Icing
- 3 cups powdered/icing sugar 375 g
- 3 tablespoons milk, dairy or non-dairy 45 ml
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Batter
- Whisk together the gluten free flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in the milk, oil, eggs (or aquafaba), and vanilla extract. Keep whisking until you have a thick, smooth batter — no lumps allowed!
- Fold in the diced apples.
Fry the Fritters
- Heat the frying oil in a large skillet or pot until it reaches 360-375°F (80-90°C), about 1 1/2 – 2 inches deep.
- When the oil is hot, use a big spoon to scoop out 1-2 tablespoons of batter and carefully drop it into the oil, leaving some space between each fritter.
- Let each fritter fry for about 3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
- Remove fritters from the oil and let them cool on a wire rack.
Make the Icing
- Whisk together the icing sugar, milk, and vanilla until it becomes a thick glaze.
- Once fritters cool slightly, dip them in the glaze and set them back on the wire rack to let the excess drip off.
Notes
These apple fritters stay fresh in the fridge for about 3-5 days. Store in an airtight container and reheat in the oven or microwave.