Description
These homemade apple donuts are made with fresh apple rings dipped in batter, fried until golden, and rolled in cinnamon sugar. Perfect for fall mornings or cozy desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- For the topping: 1/2 cup granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Slice apples into 1/4-inch rings and remove the core.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients into a smooth batter.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each apple ring into batter, letting excess drip off.
- Fry in hot oil for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- While warm, toss donuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
- Granny Smith apples work best for structure and tart flavor.
- Use oat or almond milk to make it dairy-free.
- Try baking them for a lighter version.
- Donuts are best served warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: apple donuts, cinnamon sugar, fried apple rings, fall dessert, apple snack