Description
These Fried Cinnamon Apple Rings are a delightful treat featuring crisp apple slices dipped in a cinnamon-spiced batter and fried to golden perfection. Coated with a sweet cinnamon-sugar blend, they make a perfect warm dessert or snack with a satisfying crunch and a burst of apple flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 4 large apples (Gala or your favorite variety)
Batter
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk
Frying
- Vegetable oil for frying
Topping
- â…“ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and â…› teaspoon cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk the beaten egg and buttermilk until combined, and set aside.
- Make the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping: Combine â…“ cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a third dish to use for coating the apple rings after frying.
- Slice the Apples: Slice each apple into ¼-inch thick rings. Use a biscuit cutter or a small round tool to remove the core from each ring.
- Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C) to ensure ideal frying temperature.
- Prepare the Batter: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently to create a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Fry the Apple Rings: Dip each apple ring into the batter, ensuring it’s fully coated. Carefully place the battered rings into the hot oil in small batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the fried rings from the oil and drain them on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Immediately toss each ring in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating thoroughly.
- Serve: Place coated apple rings on a wire rack to stay crisp and serve them warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Use firm apples such as Gala or Honeycrisp for optimal texture and flavor.
- Make sure the oil temperature is maintained around 350°F to avoid greasy or undercooked rings.
- Fry in small batches to prevent overcrowding, which can lower oil temperature and affect crispness.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute buttermilk with a mixture of milk and lemon juice or a plant-based milk alternative with acid.
- Serve immediately for best taste, as the rings can lose crispness if left out too long.
