Super Quick and Fluffy Apple Fritters in Air Fryer
How to get a comfort food in minutes? These super quick and light apple fritters, cooked in the air fryer, without deep frying, are just like the fried ones in a pan, but lighter and healthier, they will win you over at the first bite.
Ideal for Carnival, but delicious always, any time of the year.
These apple fritters in air fryer, are truly delicious and light, I didn’t think it was possible, but just look at the photos to realize it is possible to still achieve soft and fluffy apple donuts, without them having to be greasy and soaked in oil.
The advantages of cooking in an air fryer are numerous: no need to preheat the oven, cooking is more quick, economical and healthy (requires very little fat), fewer pots and dishes to clean, and it doesn’t create smoke or odors
Please note that the temperature and cooking times are generally indicative, as much depends on your type of air fryer, however, the recipes on my Blog are all previously and rigorously tested by me, so they are more than tried and true, nonetheless, I recommend occasionally checking the cooking, to best adapt the times and temperature to your air fryer.
To cook these apple fritters – without messing up my air fryer – I used these very useful sheets of Parchment Paper for Air Fryer, WITHOUT holes , but very thin, so the hot air circulates perfectly, I find them ideal for greasy or dripping foods (like the batter of these fritters). They are disposable, oil and water resistant, non-stick, won’t burn, and can also be used in a regular oven; you can find them on Amazon (see Purchase Tips, below).
I also often use this handy perforated parchment paper WITH HOLES for air fryer, non-stick and easy to clean, it can also be used in a conventional oven, always available on Amazon at a great price (see Purchase Tips, below).
If you are looking for other recipes (sweet or savory) with an air fryer, click on my Special:”Recipes with Air Fryer“
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- Baked Donuts with Cinnamon and Divine Maple Syrup Glaze.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 35 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 people
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons, Carnival
- Energy 268.03 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 54.99 (g) of which sugars 26.88 (g)
- Proteins 7.08 (g)
- Fat 3.04 (g) of which saturated 1.21 (g)of which unsaturated 1.00 (g)
- Fibers 3.14 (g)
- Sodium 125.29 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 80 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 Super Quick and Fluffy Apple Fritters in Air Fryer
- 2 Golden apples
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (+ as needed for the surface)
- 1 1/8 cup all-purpose flour (I use Caputo classic, sifted)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (+ as needed for brushing the surface)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- as needed extra virgin olive oil (spray for air fryer)
- 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
Tools for Super Quick and Fluffy Apple Fritters in Air Fryer
- Bowls of various sizes
- Apple Corer with sharp blades
- Mixer electric
- Air Fryer Cosori, large capacity (5.7l) even cooking
- Parchment Paper Sheets for Air Fryer without holes, very thin
- Grills non-stick, heat resistant
- Tongs set of tongs in 3 different sizes
Steps for Super Quick and Fluffy Apple Fritters in Air Fryer
Peel the apples, core them, and slice them not too thin and season with the juice of one lemon to keep them from browning.
Then prepare the batter: break the egg into a bowl and beat it with an electric mixer (or by hand) then add the sugar and whip for about 5 minutes, then also add the vanilla, cinnamon, flour, salt, and sifted baking powder, alternating with the milk. Stir until you get a fairly thick batter.
Let the batter rest covered with plastic wrap in the fridge, about 35 minutes.
Dip the apple slices into the batter and make sure they are well coated by the mixture.
Place a parchment paper sheet WITHOUT holes (see below “Purchase Tips”), spray a little oil on the bottom of the tray, lay the apple slices in a single layer without overlapping in the air fryer basket.
Set the air fryer temperature to 356°F (180°C) for about 20 minutes, turn them after 10 minutes of cooking, and ensure they are spaced apart.
As soon as they are cooked, while they are still warm, brush the apple fritters with whole milk and then immediately roll them in granulated sugar mixed with cinnamon.
These delicious apple fritters are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store them in the refrigerator for about 3 days (and then reheat them).
Alternatively, once cooked, you can also freeze them in food bags and reheat them in the oven at 392°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes.
The photos show how soft and super fluffy these apple donuts are, even on the inside.
Purchase Tips!!!
Personally, I am very satisfied with the Cosori air fryer, with a 5.7-liter large basket, offering optimal hot air circulation that makes food: crispy on the outside and tender inside.
A healthier way of cooking, because it separates and captures excess fat (healthy and tasty dishes with up to 97% less fat). Cooking time is halved compared to a conventional oven, with significant economic and time savings. The individual components are all easily removable and dishwasher safe. Highly recommended!
These Parchment Paper Sheets for Air Fryer, disposable, without holes, do not mess up the air fryer, but hot air circulates the same because they are very thin. Additionally, they are oil- and water-resistant, non-stick, won’t burn, and can also be used in a regular oven, always available on Amazon.
I often use this convenient perforated parchment paper for air fryer, non-stick and easy to clean, can also be used in a conventional oven, available on Amazon at a great price.
Additionally, if you want to keep your air fryer clean and protected from scratches and abrasions (e.g., from tongs), these reusable, heat-resistant non-stick grills are very useful.
This handy apple corer with sharp blades and automatic expulsion is very convenient.
You can purchase all the items I recommend above, on Amazon, at a great price, just click directly on the respective links.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Which parchment paper to choose for an air fryer?
If using the air fryer for dripping foods (such as batter), it is better to use parchment paper sheets WITHOUT holes (the paper is very light and air and heat circulate just as well).
If the food to be cooked in the air fryer is dry and not dripping, it is preferable to use perforated parchment paper.What to use to keep the air fryer clean without scratching it?
Reusable non-stick grill, heat resistant, for air fryer.
