Description
Crispy‑on‑the‑outside, tender inside fried apple rings coated in cinnamon sugar—a simple, indulgent treat perfect for dessert or snack time.
Ingredients
- 3 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala)
- 1 cup all‑purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup whole milk or buttermilk
- Vegetable oil (or other neutral oil) for frying
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
- Optional: ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel (optional) and core the apples, then slice into ¼‑inch thick rings, removing the central core from each ring.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the egg and mix in the milk (and vanilla, if using). Combine wet into dry ingredients, stirring until just blended.
- Heat about 1 to 1½ inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot to ~350 °F (175 °C). Test with a drop of batter to see if it sizzles and floats.
- Dip each apple ring into the batter, letting excess drip off, then carefully lower into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove rings and drain on paper towels.
- While still warm, toss the rings in a mixture of ½ cup sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon (plus nutmeg if used) until coated.
- Serve immediately—alone or with ice cream, caramel sauce, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use day‑old apples or ones slightly past their prime—they fry well and are often sweeter.
- You can substitute sparkling water or soda for part of the milk to lighten the batter.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the batter for extra warmth.
- Leave the peel on if you prefer extra texture and color.
- For extra crunch, after battering, you can coat rings in panko before frying.
- Re‑coat in the cinnamon sugar after reheating so they stay crisp, rather than before storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Deep-Fry / Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: American / Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 rings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
