Description
Crispy and sweet fried apple rings coated in a spiced, fluffy batter, fried to golden perfection, and dusted with powdered sugar for a delightful treat perfect as a dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Batter Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
Main Ingredients
- 3 Granny Smith apples
- High temperature oil for frying (vegetable oil, grapeseed oil, or peanut oil)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a deep-sided pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C) to ensure crispy and even frying.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and sugar, mixing well to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
- Make the Batter: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the buttermilk and egg into the well. Use a fork to whisk the buttermilk and egg together, then gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms.
- Adjust Batter Consistency: If the batter feels too thick for dipping, add a few dashes of regular milk to thin it to a smooth, coatable consistency.
- Prepare Apples: Slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick rings and carefully remove the cores with a small cookie cutter or knife to create apple rings.
- Batter and Fry: Dip each apple ring thoroughly into the prepared batter, then carefully place them into the hot oil without overcrowding the pan.
- Cook Until Golden: Fry the apple rings for a few minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy, using tongs to flip them gently.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fried apple rings from the oil and let them drain on paper towels to remove extra oil and maintain crispiness.
- Serve: Dust the warm fried apple rings generously with powdered sugar and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use high smoke point oils like vegetable, grapeseed, or peanut oil for best frying results.
- Ensure oil temperature stays around 375°F to prevent greasy rings.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon sugar instead of plain powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately as the crispiness lessens as they cool.
- Can be paired with caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert.
- Adjust cinnamon to taste or substitute with nutmeg for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 apple rings
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: fried apple rings, apple dessert, fried fruit, cinnamon apple rings, easy dessert, fried snacks
