Gluten-Free Fritters (Printable Version)
Golden, crispy gluten-free fritters full of apple pieces, fried to perfection, and finished with a sugary glaze.
# Ingredients:
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2 apples, peeled and small diced
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1 1/2 cup gluten-free flour mix (210g)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (skip if your flour already has it)
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2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar (28g)
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2/3 cup milk, any type works (160ml)
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1 tablespoon oil (15ml)
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2 eggs or 6 tablespoons aquafaba (90ml)
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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Oil for frying (around 2 inches deep)
→ Icing Glaze
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3 cups powdered sugar (375g)
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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3 tablespoons milk of choice (45ml)
# Steps:
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Combine the flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a big bowl and whisk until blended.
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Pour in the vanilla, milk, eggs (or aquafaba), and oil. Stir or whisk until you’ve got a smooth, lump-free batter.
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Mix in the apple pieces until they’re spread evenly throughout the batter.
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Pour frying oil into a pot or deep skillet so it’s about 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep. Heat on medium-high until it reaches 360-375°F (80-90°C).
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Drop about 1 or 2 tablespoons of batter into the hot oil carefully, leaving gaps between them. Let each side cook for around 3 minutes, then flip and fry another 2-3 minutes until golden. Repeat for the rest.
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Take fritters out of the hot oil and place them on a wire rack to cool a bit.
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In a small bowl, mix icing sugar, vanilla, and milk until a glaze forms. Add more sugar to thicken or more milk to thin it out.
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Dip the cooled fritters in the glaze, then place them back on the rack to drip off any extra glaze.
# Notes:
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Swap cinnamon and nutmeg with apple pie spice for a different flavor.
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Choose oils like canola, peanut, or vegetable—they handle high heat well.
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For egg-free, use 6 tablespoons of aquafaba (the liquid from canned unsalted beans).
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Most gluten-free all-purpose flour blends should work fine.