Fried Cinnamon Apple Rings
Ingredients:
3 large apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala work well)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil works well)
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
Prepare the Apples:
Peel and core the apples. Slice them into 1/4-inch thick rings. Set aside.
Make the Batter:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until you get a smooth batter.
Heat the Oil:
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat about 1 inch of oil over medium heat. The oil should reach 350°F (175°C) for frying.
Coat the Apple Rings:
Dip each apple ring into the batter, making sure it’s evenly coated. Let any excess batter drip off.
Fry the Apple Rings:
Carefully place the battered apple rings into the hot oil, frying a few at a time to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
Remove the rings from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar for the coating.
While the apple rings are still warm, toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until they’re evenly coated.
Serve:
Serve the fried cinnamon apple rings warm, on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce for dipping.