Applesauce Fritters in the Air Fryer
Golden brown, warmly spiced air fryer applesauce fritters with soft apple pieces and a sweet glaze. A quick, nostalgic treat that tastes straight from your favorite donut shop.
Servings 8 people
Calories 265kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup milk room temperature
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 large apple peeled and diced
Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk applesauce, milk, molasses, vanilla, and egg until combined. Add mixed dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir gently, being sure not to overmix. Fold in the apples.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F. Once preheated, line the inside of the air fryer basket with parchment paper, then drop ⅓ cup-sized mounds of batter in the basket, being sure not to overcrowd them.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer them to a cooling rack set over a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining batter.
- To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and milk in a medium bowl until smooth. Drizzle over warm fritters and serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.
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Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg