Description
These Fried Cinnamon Apple Rings are a delightful treat, offering a crispy exterior with a tender, sweet apple center. Coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, they’re perfect for a cozy dessert or a fun snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apple Rings:
- 4 large apples (such as Gala)
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix in the buttermilk until well combined.
- Make Cinnamon-Sugar Topping: In a shallow dish, mix together the ⅓ cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon for the topping. Set aside.
- Slice the Apples: Peel the apples if desired, then core them and slice into ¼-inch thick rings. Remove the center core of each slice to create apple rings.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or deep frying pan, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Batter: Gradually whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms.
- Dip and Fry: Dip each apple ring into the batter, making sure it’s fully coated. Carefully place the coated apple rings into the hot oil, frying them in batches until they are golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the rings from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Coat in Cinnamon-Sugar: While the apple rings are still warm, dip them into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Serve Warm: Serve the fried cinnamon apple rings warm and enjoy their crispy, sweet flavor.
Notes
- For a decadent twist, drizzle the apple rings with caramel sauce or serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Make sure the oil is at the correct temperature to ensure the rings fry evenly and absorb less oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
