Warm, fluffy, and bursting with juicy apple flavor, these Air Fryer Apple Fritters are a lighter take on a timeless classic. Each bite combines the sweetness of cinnamon-spiced apples with a tender, golden crust — all made without deep frying. Perfect for cozy mornings, fall gatherings, or a sweet afternoon treat, these fritters deliver bakery-level taste straight from your air fryer. Quick to make and irresistibly fragrant, they’ll fill your kitchen with the comforting aroma of apples and spice. Enjoy them fresh, warm, and dusted with sugar perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (≈200 g)
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder (4 g)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (2 g)
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (1 g)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the apples:
Peel, core, and dice the apples into small, even pieces so they cook through evenly and blend smoothly into the batter. - Mix the dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined and airy. - Combine the wet ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform. - Create the batter:
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or whisk until the flour is just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the fritters light and tender. - Fold in the apples:
Add the diced apples to the batter and fold them in until evenly distributed. The batter should be thick but scoopable. - Preheat the air fryer:
Set the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and let it preheat for 5 minutes for even cooking. - Form the fritters:
Lightly grease the air fryer basket or line it with parchment paper. Drop spoonfuls of batter (about 2 tablespoons each) into the basket, leaving space between them for expansion. - Cook to golden perfection:
Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through. They’re ready when golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. - Cool and finish:
Remove the fritters carefully and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Conclusion
These Air Fryer Apple Fritters are crisp, tender, and full of cozy apple-cinnamon goodness — all without the mess of deep frying. Serve them warm for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack with coffee or tea. Each bite tastes like a little piece of autumn comfort, perfectly balanced between light sweetness and golden crunch.
