Air Fryer Apple Fritters - Easy Air Fryer Recipes
Making these Air Fryer Apple Fritters is like bottling up the coziness of fall and sneaking it into your kitchen any day you want. I love that this easy air fryer recipe brings those nostalgic bakery vibes without me needing to deep-fry anything. Each fritter is packed with juicy apple chunks, a warm cinnamon kiss, and a lightly crisp outside that makes biting into one feel like a celebration. Whether you're whipping up a quick snack or showing off at brunch, this recipe fits right into any beginner's game plan. Plus, it's gluten-free, simple to throw together, and sweet enough to brighten even the gloomiest weekday. Ready to fill your home with the best apple-cinnamon smell known to humanity? Let's go!
Servings: 6 fritters
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples (peeled)
- Cooking spray
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 370°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat the egg, milk, and vanilla until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just mixed. Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Using a spoon, drop fritter-sized dollops of batter into the basket, leaving a little space between each.
- Air fry for 5-6 minutes, flip carefully, and air fry another 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar if you like!