Express Apple Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 unité Egg (whole egg, at room temperature)
• 50 g White sugar
• 250 ml Whole milk
• 1 sachet Vanilla sugar (packet) (Approximately 8 g)
• ½ cuillère à café Ground cinnamon (Optional, adds a spicy note)
• 30 ml Sunflower oil (for batter) (Neutral oil)
• 200 ml Sunflower oil (for frying) (To heat in a non‑stick pan)
• 1 pincée Salt
• 200 g All‑purpose flour (Sift before use)
• 1 sachet Baking powder (Approximately 10 g)
• 3-4 unités Apples (Medium, peeled and cut into ribbons about 0.5 cm thick)

Instructions

1. Prepare the batter

   Break the egg into a bowl, add 50 g sugar, 250 ml milk, the vanilla sugar packet, the pinch of salt, 30 ml sunflower oil and the cinnamon (if using). Whisk until you have a smooth mixture.

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2. Incorporate the dry ingredients

   Sift 200 g flour and the baking powder packet over the mixture. Gently fold with the whisk until you obtain a smooth, lump‑free batter.

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3. Batter rest

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rest 10 minutes at room temperature.

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4. Prepare the apples

   Peel 3 to 4 apples, then cut them into ribbons about 0.5 cm thick. Remove the core and seeds with a small knife or a corer.

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5. Heat the oil

   Pour 200 ml sunflower oil into the non‑stick pan and heat over medium heat until it reaches about 180 °C (a small drop of batter should sizzle immediately).

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   Temperature: 180°C

6. Coat the apple ribbons

   Dip each apple ribbon into the batter, making sure it is well covered without breaking.

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7. Fry the first side

   Carefully place the coated ribbons into the hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes until golden.

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   Temperature: 180°C

8. Fry the second side

   Turn the fritters with tongs and fry another 2 to 3 minutes until evenly colored.

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   Temperature: 180°C

9. Drain and serve

   Remove the fritters with tongs, place them on paper towels to eliminate excess oil, then serve hot, optionally dusted with a little powdered sugar.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g

Ingredient Substitutions

• Instead of Egg: Apple sauce puree (¼ cup) for egg‑free version
• Instead of White sugar: Cane sugar, Coconut sugar (will slightly reduce crispness)
• Instead of Whole milk: Semi‑skimmed milk, Unsweetened almond milk
• Instead of Vanilla sugar (packet): Vanilla extract (½ teaspoon), Vanilla seeds
• Instead of Ground cinnamon: Grated nutmeg, Cardamom
• Instead of Sunflower oil (for batter): Canola oil, Vegetable oil
• Instead of Sunflower oil (for frying): Peanut oil, Canola oil
• Instead of Salt: Sea salt
• Instead of All‑purpose flour: Whole‑wheat flour (for a more fibrous version), Gluten‑free flour (with binder mix)
• Instead of Baking powder: Baking soda + a pinch of cream of tartar
• Instead of Apples: Pears (for variation), Bananas (for a sweeter version, but different texture)

Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Sieve or fine strainer
• Paring knife
• Cutting board
• Non‑stick pan
• Tongs or frying spatula
• Paper towels
• Plastic wrap

Critical Steps — Do Not Skip

• Achieve a smooth batter without lumps
• Cut the apples into regular ribbons about 0.5 cm
• Heat the oil to the right temperature (≈180 °C) without smoking
• Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even frying

Chef Tips from the Video

• Add a pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger to the batter for a spicy touch.
• Serve with a drizzle of salted butter caramel or vanilla sauce for a more sophisticated dessert.
• For a lighter version, cook the fritters in a non‑stick pan without oil, over medium‑low heat, covering them lightly.

Troubleshooting

Storage

Refrigerator: Store the fritters in an airtight container 1 to 2 days. Reheat lightly in the oven to regain crispness.

Freezer: Yes, you can freeze the cooled fritters for 1 month. Defrost in the refrigerator then reheat in the oven at 150 °C for 10 minutes.

Room temperature: At room temperature they stay crisp for about 2 hours.

Make-Ahead Tips

• Prepare the batter the night before and keep it in the refrigerator; let it come to room temperature before use.
• Apple ribbons can be sliced ahead and kept cool, well‑dry, for 30 minutes.