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Delicious gluten free apple fritters served on a plate

Gluten Free Apple Fritters

Delightfully crisp and flavorful, these gluten-free apple fritters capture the essence of fall with warm cinnamon and sweet-tart apples.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American, Gluten-Free
Servings 10 fritters
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum) Ensure it contains xanthan gum for structure.
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 0.75 cups plain yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt) Can substitute with plant-based yogurt.
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil Plus more for frying.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Filling

  • 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice To prevent browning of the apples.

Optional Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar Mixed with 2–3 tablespoons milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Toss diced apple with lemon juice to prevent browning and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In another bowl, whisk the egg, yogurt, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add the wet mix into the dry mix and stir until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
  • The batter should be thick but spoonable; add a tablespoon of milk if it feels too stiff.

Cooking

  • In a heavy skillet or deep fryer, heat about 1 inch of neutral oil to 350°F (175°C).
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the oil (don’t overcrowd).
  • Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer fritters to a paper-towel-lined rack to drain.

Glazing

  • When fritters are slightly cooled, drizzle with glaze or dust with powdered sugar.
  • Serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

Best eaten fresh; can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Freeze unglazed fritters for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
Keyword apple fritters, breakfast, dessert, fall recipes, Gluten Free
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