Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Apple Fritter Doughnut Bites, a perfect fusion of tender apples and fluffy dough. These bite-sized treats are incredibly easy to make, requiring minimal ingredients and time. With their crispy exterior and warm, cinnamon-infused apple filling, they’re ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack. Glazed to perfection and bursting with flavor, these doughnut bites are sure to impress family and friends at any gathering. Enjoy them warm with a cup of coffee or as an indulgent dessert topped with ice cream. Experience the joy of homemade treats with this simple yet irresistible recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- salt (pinch)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 egg (slightly beaten)
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced apples (Granny Smith and Gala)
- Canola oil (for frying)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Create a well in the center and add milk, melted butter, beaten egg, and vanilla; stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
- Heat canola oil in a frying pan over medium heat to about 350°F.
- Use a mini ice cream scoop to drop batter into the hot oil; fry for 1½ – 2 minutes until golden brown on each side.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth; dip doughnut bites into the glaze.
- Allow excess glaze to drip off before placing them on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg