Air Fryer Apple Fritters

Tender, cinnamon-scented apple fritters cook up golden and lightly crisp in the air fryer, then get finished with a simple powdered sugar glaze.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 12 min · Yield: 12 · Method: Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 2 medium apples
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 serving nonstick cooking spray

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes. Lightly coat the basket with nonstick cooking spray. (about 3 min) — 375°F
2. Peel, core, and dice the apples into 1/4-inch pieces. (about 5 min)
3. Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and 1/2 cup milk, then stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in the diced apples. The batter should be thick and scoopable. (about 4 min)
4. Drop 2-tablespoon spoonfuls of batter into the prepared basket, leaving space between them. Cook in batches if needed. (about 1 min)
5. Air-fry for 6 minutes, flip carefully, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes more, until puffed and golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter. (about 12 min) — 375°F
6. Cool the fritters in a single layer for 5 minutes. Whisk the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk until smooth, adding a few drops of milk if needed. Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters and let it set briefly before serving. (about 5 min)