Description
Crispy apple fritter waffle donuts bring Sunday morning breakfast magic straight from your kitchen to the table, combining classic donut charm with waffle crunch. Drizzled with sweet glaze and packed with cinnamon-spiced apple chunks, these treats turn an ordinary morning into something seriously delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 apple
- Oil for frying
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your deep fryer or heavy skillet by heating 2 inches of oil to exactly 350°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for perfect frying.
- Grab a medium mixing bowl and thoroughly combine 2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon using a whisk.
- In a separate bowl, crack 2 large eggs and beat them smoothly. Pour in 1 cup milk, ¼ cup melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated. Fold in 1 finely diced apple, creating a lumpy batter with visible apple chunks.
- Scoop ¼ cup batter into a preheated waffle iron or donut press, cooking until edges turn golden and crisp, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully transfer each waffle donut into the 350°F oil, frying for 2 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Whisk 1 ½ cups powdered sugar with 3 tablespoons milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla, adjusting liquid to create a smooth, drizzle-able consistency.
- Dunk each warm donut into the glaze, letting excess drip off naturally. Place on a wire rack to set for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the oil reaches exactly 350°F for perfect golden-brown exterior and fully cooked center.
- Dice apples into small, uniform pieces so they distribute evenly and cook consistently throughout the batter.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking to help the flour absorb liquid and create a more tender texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend and add an extra pinch of baking powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Donuts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg