Warm Apple Fritter Rings are one of my favorite treats during apple season. These are so easy to make at home and they are ready to eat in just 30 minutes. The fritter is perfectly crunchy on the outside and sweet inside. Can you guess the secret ingredient that gives them a perfectly fluffy and crisp coating?
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We love apple recipes from classic Apple Pie to flaky Apple Turnovers, so if you are also a fan of apple desserts, this Apple Fritter Ring Recipe is a must-try! My kids love homemade apple fritter rings so there are never any leftovers. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is to make apple fritter rings at home.
What are Apple Fritter Rings?Apple fritters are essentially apple donuts; apples dipped in a simple batter and deep-fried in oil. Imagine Glazed Donuts stuffed with an apple ring. We love to fry them as Apple Fritter Rings because they look like apple fritter donuts – super cute, easier to eat, and they are less likely to fall apart in the oil.
Of course, if you prefer, you can chop up apples into small pieces and spoon mounds of apple fritter batter into the oil to make clusters of apple fritters. Either way, this recipe is such a treat!
Apple Fritter Rings Video Tutorial
Our Apple fritter ring recipe is so easy and quick to make. See how Natasha creates these delicious treats at home.
Ingredients for Apple Fritter RingsYou’ll need just a few pantry staples to make these delicious apple fritter rings, and the recipe is flexible enough to use what you have on hand.

Apples – select crisp, sweet-tart apples such as Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp apples. Fuji or Gala would work as well. We use Granny Smith Apples in this tutorial.

Lemon juice – squeezed over the apples to prevent browning

Flour – all-purpose flour works great

Sugar – lightly sweetens the batter

Baking powder – makes the batter rise

Salt – balances the sweetness of the fritters

Milk – any fat content; from 1% to whole milk

Butter – creates a tender dough

Egg – use 1 egg yolk then fold in 2 beaten egg whites to make the batter extra fluffy–This is our secret ingredient to get the fluffy, crispy breading.

Oil – any high-heat frying oil such as canola, vegetable oil, or peanut oil.You need this Apple Peeler!If you love apple recipes, we highly recommend using an apple peeler because it will save you a ton of time and effort. It peels, cores, and slices your apples into perfect 1/4″-thick rings, so there is no waste. We love this tool for Apple Pie and Apple Crisp, and it makes Apple Sauce super fast to prepare.

How to Make the Apple Fritter BatterThis apple fritter batter makes for the most fluffy and crunchy breading. It’s so easy to whip the egg white, but it makes all the difference.

Whisk dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Wet ingredients – in a second bowl, whisk milk, 1 yolk, and melted butter.

Combine – add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and then whisk together until smooth.

Beat egg whites – beat 2 whites until stiff peaks form, but the mixture is not overly dry.

Fold egg whites into the batter using a spatula just until combined. How to Make Apple Fritter RingsThis recipe is so quick to make, so we use our large Dutch oven, but you can also use a deep fryer with the same temperature settings and timings.

Pour 2-3 inches of oil into a pot over medium/high heat until it reaches 375˚ F.

Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4″ thick rings (use an apple peeler to save time). Transfer to a mixing bowl and toss with 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice.

Dip apple rings into the batter, letting excess drip back into the bowl. Fry about 5 fritters at a time for 2 minutes per side until browned, flipping once.

Remove fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined tray. Roll in cinnamon sugar or dust in powdered sugar to serve. Pro Tip:Be sure to keep the oil above 350˚ F while frying so the fritters don’t absorb too much oil. A clip-on pot thermometer helps with maintaining the proper oil temperature and this one can be used for the oven, grill, and pretty much any project. You can also check periodically with an instant-read thermometer.

How to know when my Apple Fritters are done cooking?Fry for about 2 minutes per side. The apple fritters should be a deep golden brown to ensure a crisp exterior. If they are browning too quickly, reduce the heat, and vice versa.
Can I use an air fryer to make apple fritter rings?Because the batter is very wet, it doesn’t lend itself well to be air-fried. Apple fritters do reheat and re-crisp really well in an air fryer.
Variations for Apple Fritter RingsServe apple fritter rings warm with your favorite toppings or coatings.

Cinnamon sugar – combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Roll apple fritters in the mixture to coat both sides.

Powdered sugar – dust warm apple fritters with powdered sugar just before serving.

Glazed – drizzle with the lemon glaze that we used on our Blueberry Muffins. You can also use the maple glaze from our Maple Glazed Cinnamon Rolls. Make-AheadApple fritter rings are best enjoyed right away, but they store well on the counter for 2 days in an airtight container so they don’t dry out.

To Refrigerate: store refrigerated for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

To Reheat: warm in the air fryer or toaster oven This apple fritter ring recipe makes melt-in-your-mouth, crispy, fluffy, gooey delicious treats in just 30 minutes. The recipe is easy to make and makes plenty to share, so why not make this a new tradition to create beautiful food memories with your loved ones?

And there is no sweeter scene to me than my daughter enjoying a freshly made apple fritter ring. 😊
More Fall Desserts and TreatsIf you enjoy Fall baking, we have you covered. Here are our best pumpkin, apple, and more recipes that highlight the best of Autumn.

Pumpkin Pie

Baked Apples

Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Pecan Pie Bars

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Banana Bread

Pumpkin Cupcakes

Dutch Apple Pie

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