Quick Easy Apple Fritter Rings (Printable Version)
Air-fried apple rings, golden and sweet with cinnamon sugar, make a delicious dessert or snack for any occasion.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 medium apples, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings
02 - 1/2 cup pancake mix
03 - 1/3 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
→ Coating
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - Oil spray
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat air fryer to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pancake mix and milk until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
02 - Dip each apple ring into the batter, ensuring full coverage and allowing excess batter to drip off.
03 - Lightly coat the air fryer basket with oil spray. Place the batter-dipped apple rings in a single layer inside the basket. Lightly spray the tops of the rings with additional oil.
04 - Air fry the apple rings at 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping the rings halfway through, until they are golden and puffed.
05 - Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. While the apple rings are still warm, toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in 20 minutes from start to finish
- Air fryer means less oil and less mess
- Uses simple pantry staples
- Kid approved and easy for little hands to help
02 -
- High in flavor but low in added fat thanks to air frying
- Dairy and gluten free options work beautifully
- Fun way to get kids to eat fruit
03 -
- Do not skip spraying both the basket and the ring tops Those little oil mists are the secret to getting the puffy golden exterior
- Slice your apples evenly so all the rings cook at the same rate
- Toss the hot rings in cinnamon sugar right away so the sweet coating adheres perfectly
- Try not to stack the hot rings or they will steam and lose their crispness