The eggless apple fritters are a real treat: a simple, quick, and accessible sweet.
The eggless batter is prepared in a few minutes, is light and delicate, and makes the fritters beautifully crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Apples are one of the most used ingredients in desserts, and for this recipe, any variety works fine.
If you love apple desserts, also find on the blog the apple tart with custard, a classic that is always appreciated.
To prepare these fritters, it is essential to remove the core well, dip the slices in the batter, fry them in abundant hot oil, and serve them while still warm, with sugar and cinnamon.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 68.96 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 15.43 (g) of which sugars 6.29 (g)
- Proteins 1.42 (g)
- Fat 0.45 (g) of which saturated 0.19 (g)of which unsaturated 0.25 (g)
- Fibers 2.51 (g)
- Sodium 49.61 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 60 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Eggless Apple Fritters
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 apples (peeled and medium-sized)
- 3 1/2 tbsp milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/3 cup sparkling water
- 1 tbsp sugar (+ for decoration)
- as needed lemon juice
- as needed cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Useful Tools
- Apple Corer
- Bowls
- Frying Pan
How to Prepare Eggless Apple Fritters
I wash the apples, remove the core, and peel them.
I cut them into slices about 1/4 inch thick and place them in a bowl with some lemon juice so they don’t darken.
In another bowl, I prepare the eggless batter: I pour the sparkling water, the milk, the sugar, the vanilla extract, the baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
I add the flour and mix with a hand whisk until I obtain a smooth, creamy, and lump-free batter.
I heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan and bring it to about 340°F.
I dip the apple slices in the batter, coat them well, and fry them a few at a time, turning them gently, until they are well puffed and golden on both sides.
Once cooked, I transfer them to absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
Before serving, I coat them in sugar flavored with cinnamon.
Storage and Useful Tips for Apple Fritters
Eggless apple fritters are excellent hot just made, but also delicious cold.
My advice is to consume them on the same day because they are at their best right after preparation.
Avoid freezing: they would lose their crispness and texture.
👉 Dairy-free variant: you can replace milk with a plant-based beverage (soy, oat, or almond).
👉 Extra-crunchy effect: use well-chilled sparkling water and don’t overwork the batter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of apples are best to use?
Almost all apples are fine. The important thing is that they are firm, so they hold up well during cooking without crumbling during frying.
Why use sparkling water in the batter?
Sparkling water makes the batter lighter and helps achieve puffier and crunchier fritters, even without eggs.
Can I bake them or use an air fryer?
This recipe is designed for frying, which guarantees the best result. In the oven or air fryer, the texture will be different and less crunchy.
