Description
Crispy and sweet Fried Apple Slices made with Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, coated in a cinnamon-spiced batter, fried until golden brown, and tossed in cinnamon sugar. A delightful treat perfect for dessert or a snack, served warm and can be enjoyed with ice cream or caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 3 large apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for coating)
Frying
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin rounds or wedges to ensure even frying and crispiness.
- Make the dry mixture: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup of all-purpose flour; this seasoned flour will form the outer coating for the apples.
- Make the wet mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to create the batter base for dipping the apple slices.
- Heat the fat: Warm butter or oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, preparing the pan for frying to a golden crisp.
- Coat the apples: Dip each apple slice first into the wet mixture to fully cover, then dredge evenly in the dry flour mixture to form a coating.
- Fry the apples: Carefully place coated apple slices into the hot pan and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Mix cinnamon sugar: While frying, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl for the final coating.
- Drain and coat: Remove the fried apple slices from the pan and drain on paper towels; while still warm, toss them gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve the fried apple slices immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Using tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp provides the best balance with the sweet coating.
- Ensure oil or butter is hot enough before frying to achieve crispiness and prevent sogginess.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use oil instead of butter for frying.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor as fried apple slices tend to lose crispness when cooled.
- You can adjust cinnamon and sugar level in the coating mix to taste for more or less sweetness.
