Air Fryer Apple Fritters

Ingredients:

For the Fritters:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch (for crispiness)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:

1 large egg
¼ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Apples:

1 large apple (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced into small cubes
1 teaspoon lemon juice (to prevent browning)
For the Glaze:

¾ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

 Step 1: Preheat the Air Fryer

Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease the air fryer basket with non-stick spray or a light coat of oil.
 Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
 Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, beat the egg, then stir in the milk, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
 Step 4: Fold in the Apples

Toss the diced apples with lemon juice, then gently fold them into the wet ingredients.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
 Step 5: Cook the Fritters

Using a spoon, drop small mounds of batter (about 2 tablespoons each) into the air fryer basket, leaving space between each fritter.
Air fry for 6 minutes, flip each fritter, then cook for another 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
 Step 6: Glaze the Fritters

While the fritters cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create a smooth glaze.
Drizzle the glaze over warm fritters and serve immediately.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Kcal: 220 kcal per serving | Servings: 8 fritters