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Baked Apple Fritters

Baked apple fritters with tender apple pieces and a cinnamon-vanilla glaze, baked until golden on both sides instead of fried. These easy fritter rounds use a simple batter and quick flip for even browning.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Baked apple fritters batter
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.75 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cup apples, peeled and finely diced
  • cooking spray
Glaze
  • 1.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment, then spray generously with cooking spray (for easy release and browning).
  2. Whisk all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Whisk eggs, whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, then fold into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Fold in diced apples so the batter holds the fruit pieces evenly.
  5. Drop 1/4 cup portions onto the prepared baking sheet and spray the tops with cooking spray so they bake up golden.
  6. Bake 16-18 minutes, flipping once at 10 minutes, until golden on both sides.
Glaze
  1. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth and pourable.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over warm fritters so it sets into a thicker ribbon.

Notes

For the best texture, keep the batter just mixed—stop as soon as the dry streaks disappear to prevent tough fritters. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days in a sealed container; rewarm in a 350F oven for 5-7 minutes. Freezing is not recommended because the glaze can soften after thawing. For a dairy-light option, use lactose-free milk and swap in a plant-based butter stick that melts like butter.