Apple fritters are super quick to prepare. They have only one flaw, they disappear very quickly. If you love apples, I recommend trying them, the apples blend perfectly into the batter. They are a delicious treat for the palate.
Tips:
➡️ To see if the oil is ready, just take a wooden skewer and immerse it in hot oil. If bubbles form around the wooden skewer, it means the oil is at the right temperature.
➡️ The oil should not be too hot; otherwise, you risk having fritters cooked on the outside and raw inside. If they darken too much, lower the flame or remove the pan from the heat to cool the oil.
➡️ If foam appears during frying, it means the oil temperature is too low or there’s a temperature drop, for example, when trying to cook too many pieces at once. In this case, just remove the foam with a skimmer and wait for the oil to return to the right temperature before frying other pieces.
Now let’s start messing around. Happy cooking, Giusi.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Portions: 20 small fritters
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 3 1/2 tbsp milk
- 1 lemon (zest)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 apple
- 1 qt peanut oil
Steps
In a bowl, work the eggs with sugar using a fork, then add oil, milk, and lemon zest.
Start adding the flour gradually, and halfway through, incorporate the baking powder.
Add the remaining flour and the apple cut into very small pieces.
The batter should be sticky.
Heat some peanut oil in a high-edged pan.
To check if the oil is ready, carefully immerse a toothpick. If it sizzles and bubbles form around it, the oil is ready.
With the help of two spoons greased with oil, create balls and gently immerse the fritters, cooking for a few minutes on each side until golden brown.
Drain on absorbent paper, roll in granulated sugar, and enjoy.
