Description
Crispy and sweet Fried Apple Rings make a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Thinly sliced apple rings are coated in a spiced batter and fried to golden perfection, then dusted with powdered sugar and optionally drizzled with caramel sauce or honey for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Rings
- 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
For Frying and Serving
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Optional: caramel sauce or honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Rings: Begin by peeling and coring the apples. Slice them into ¼-inch thick rings. Use an apple corer or a knife to remove the core, ensuring each apple slice is perfectly circular.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another small bowl, beat the egg and then mix it with the milk. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until you achieve a smooth batter with no lumps.
- Heat the Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. The oil should be about ½ inch deep to allow for proper frying.
- Coat the Apple Rings: Dip each apple ring into the batter, making sure it is fully coated on all sides, then gently lower it into the hot oil.
- Fry the Apple Rings: Fry the apple rings in batches, turning them halfway through cooking. Fry each side for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain Excess Oil: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried apple rings from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Dust and Serve: Once all the apple rings are fried, dust them generously with powdered sugar.
- Optional Finishing Touch: Serve immediately while warm, optionally drizzled with caramel sauce or honey for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith or sweet ones like Honeycrisp depending on your preference for balance between tartness and sweetness.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent soggy apple rings; it should sizzle when a drop of batter is added.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can lower the oil temperature and affect crispiness.
- Serve immediately for the best texture—apple rings lose crispness as they cool.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond milk or another plant-based milk.
