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Fried Apple Rings Recipe

Fried Apple Rings Recipe
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Delicious and crispy Fried Apple Rings made with a cinnamon-spiced batter and fried to golden perfection. These sweet, crunchy treats are perfect as a snack or dessert and are dusted with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

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Batter

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg

Fruit

  • 3 Granny Smith apples

Frying & Topping

  • High temperature oil for frying (such as vegetable oil, grapeseed, or peanut oil)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or deep-sided pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F, the ideal temperature for frying to ensure crispy rings without absorbing excess oil.
  2. Prepare dry batter ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and sugar. Mixing these dry ingredients evenly helps create a smooth batter.
  3. Mix wet ingredients into dry: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then add the buttermilk and egg. Using a fork, whisk the buttermilk and egg together before incorporating them fully into the dry ingredients, forming a smooth batter.
  4. Adjust batter consistency: If the batter is too thick to coat the apple slices well, add a few dashes of regular milk to thin it out to a nice, dip-able consistency.
  5. Prepare apple slices: Slice the Granny Smith apples into 1/4 inch thick rings. Carefully remove the core from each ring using a small cookie cutter or a knife to create perfect apple rings.
  6. Batter and fry the apple rings: Dip each apple ring into the batter, ensuring an even coat, then place them carefully into the hot oil. Fry the rings on each side for a few minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy.
  7. Drain the fried rings: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried apple rings from the oil and place them onto paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  8. Serve with powdered sugar: Once drained, dust the fried apple rings generously with powdered sugar and serve immediately for a warm, delicious treat.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for a tart flavor that contrasts well with the sweet batter.
  • Maintain the oil temperature at 375°F; too low will make the rings greasy, too high will burn the batter.
  • If you don’t have buttermilk, use 1 cup of regular milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar added and let it sit for 5 minutes as a substitute.
  • Serve immediately for the best crispness as the rings tend to soften as they cool.
  • You can add a pinch of nutmeg or ground cloves for extra warmth in the batter.

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Keywords: fried apple rings, apple fritters, fried fruit desserts, crispy apple rings, cinnamon apple treats

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