🛒 Ingredients
- 3–4 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the Apples:
Wash, peel (optional), and slice apples into ½-inch thick rings. Remove the cores using a small cutter. - Make the Batter:
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth. - Heat the Oil:
Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). - Dip & Fry:
Dip each apple ring into the batter, coating evenly.
Carefully place into hot oil and fry 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. - Drain:
Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. - Coat:
While still warm, toss the apple rings in cinnamon sugar mixture. - Serve:
Serve warm with caramel sauce, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.
💡 Tips for Perfect Apple Rings
✔ Use firm apples like Granny Smith for best texture.
✔ Keep oil temperature steady to avoid soggy rings.
✔ Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
✔ For extra crunch, add 1 tablespoon cornstarch to the batter.
✔ Serve immediately for the crispiest results.