Description
Crispy fried cinnamon apple rings deliver a sweet autumn treat from American Southern kitchens. Warm spices and golden crunch make these delightful dessert bites perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- 1 cup (125 g / 4.4 oz) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (180 ml / 6 fl oz) milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (200 g / 7 oz) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prep Apple Rings: Core and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick rings using a round cutter or paring knife, ensuring uniform shape and thickness.
- Create Batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon. Incorporate egg and milk, blending until smooth and free of lumps.
- Heat Cooking Oil: Fill a deep skillet with vegetable oil, warming to 350F for perfect frying conditions, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Batter and Fry: Immerse each apple ring fully in batter, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully lower into hot oil. Fry in small batches, flipping once to achieve an even golden-brown exterior, approximately two minutes per side.
- Drain and Coat: Transfer fried rings to a paper towel-lined surface to absorb excess oil. While still warm, roll rings in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon, ensuring complete coverage.
- Serve Immediately: Plate the crispy, cinnamon-coated apple rings alongside caramel sauce, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream for a delectable dessert experience.
Notes
- Select Perfect Apples: Choose firm, crisp varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp that hold shape during frying and provide balanced tartness against sweet batter.
- Control Oil Temperature: Maintain consistent 350F using a kitchen thermometer to prevent soggy or burnt rings; fluctuating heat causes uneven cooking and greasy texture.
- Drain Thoroughly: Place freshly fried rings on absorbent paper towels to remove excess oil, ensuring crispy exterior and preventing soggy, greasy finish.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy rings while warm and crunchy, as they quickly lose crispness when cooling; dust with cinnamon-sugar mixture right before serving for maximum flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg