Description
Deliciously fluffy and crispy gluten free apple fritters, perfect for a sweet treat or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cup gluten free flour blend (210 g)
- 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (28 g)
- 2/3 cup milk
- dairy or non dairy (160 ml)
- 1 tablespoon oil (15 ml)
- 2 eggs or 6 tablespoons aquafaba (90 ml)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 apples
- peeled and finely diced
- 3 cups powdered/icing sugar (375 g)
- 3 tablespoons milk
- dairy or non dairy (45 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the gluten free flour blend, xanthan gum, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, eggs (or aquafaba), and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove fritters and drain on paper towels.
- To make the glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm fritters before serving.
Notes
Ensure the gluten free flour blend includes xanthan gum; otherwise, add it separately. For a vegan version, use aquafaba instead of eggs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
Keywords: Gluten Free Apple Fritters, gluten free dessert, apple fritters recipe, American dessert