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Fried Cinnamon Apple Rings

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3. Step-by-Step Visual Guide

In Part 3 of making Fried Cinnamon Apple Rings, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

Fried Cinnamon Apple Rings — Step-by-Step Visual Guide (Page 3)
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Start by coring your apples and slicing them into even rings—about a quarter-inch thick. Too thin and they’ll get mushy; too thick and they won’t cook through. Pat them dry, then dip each ring into the batter, letting the excess drip off before sliding it into the hot oil.

Fry in small batches, turning once, until both sides are deep golden brown. The key is keeping the oil at a steady 350°F; if it’s too hot, the outside burns before the apple softens. After a quick drain on paper towels, toss the warm rings in cinnamon sugar while they’re still tacky so the coating sticks beautifully.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Fried Cinnamon Apple Rings
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Fried Cinnamon Apple Rings

Crispy golden rings of apple in a cinnamon-sugar coating, soft and juicy inside. This easy stovetop treat tastes like a warm apple fritter but comes together in minutes.

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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings4 servings
CourseDessert
Calories320 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, beat milk, egg, and vanilla. Pour wet into dry and stir until smooth batter forms.
  2. Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). Pat apple rings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. Dip each apple ring into the batter, letting excess drip off. Carefully place a few rings into the hot oil without crowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
  4. Use tongs to transfer fried rings to a paper towel-lined plate to drain for a minute. While still warm, toss each ring in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
  5. Serve immediately, warm. They're best fresh, but you can keep them in a warm oven (200°F) for up to 30 minutes before serving.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

Use firm, tart apples so they hold their shape during frying—Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are my go-tos. These are best eaten right away, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat in a toaster oven to crisp them up.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 320 kcalProtein: 3gCarbs: 42gFat: 16gFiber: 3g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.