# What You’ll Need:
→ Fritters
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2/3 cup whole milk
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
12 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
04 - Fold the diced apples carefully into the batter.
05 - Warm vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet, filling about 2 inches deep.
06 - Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, cooking 3 to 4 fritters at a time. Fry each side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
07 - Remove fritters using a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
08 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
09 - Dip warm fritters into the glaze or drizzle it over them.
10 - Let glaze set for a few minutes before serving.
