Description
Deliciously crispy fried cinnamon apple rings coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping. This quick and easy treat combines fresh apple slices dipped in a smooth batter and fried to golden perfection, making a perfect snack or dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 4 large apples (Gala or your favorite variety)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk
Frying
- Vegetable oil for frying
Topping
- â…“ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and â…› teaspoon cinnamon. Set this mixture aside as it will form the base of the batter.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and buttermilk until smooth. This will be mixed with the dry ingredients to create the batter.
- Make the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping: In a separate dish, mix together the â…“ cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. This mixture will be used to coat the fried apple rings to add a sweet, spicy finish.
- Slice the Apples: Core the apples using a biscuit cutter and slice them into ¼-inch thick rings. These will be dipped in the batter and fried.
- Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat over medium until it reaches 350°F (175°C), which is ideal for frying to achieve crispiness without absorbing excess oil.
- Prepare the Batter: Combine the dry and wet ingredients to form a smooth, consistent batter suitable for dipping the apple rings.
- Fry the Apple Rings: Dip each apple ring fully into the batter, then carefully place them into the hot oil in small batches. Fry until the rings turn golden brown and crispy, ensuring they cook evenly.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the fried apple rings from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess grease. Immediately coat them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture so it sticks well while still warm.
- Serve: Arrange the coated apple rings on a wire rack and serve them warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Gala, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor.
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to ensure crispiness and avoid greasy apple rings.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness and crispness.
- Can be served with ice cream or caramel sauce for an extra indulgence.
- Leftover apple rings should be reheated in an oven or air fryer to regain crispiness.
