Easy Oven Baked Apple Fritters Without Deep Frying
These easy oven baked apple fritters are soft, fluffy, and filled with warm cinnamon apples. A lighter alternative to fried fritters, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or cozy baking days.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber Spatula
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Fritter Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted and cooled
Apple Filling
- 2 cups apples peeled and diced small
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl until evenly mixed.
- Whisk the milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, stirring just until combined.
- Toss diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon, then fold into batter.
- Scoop batter onto prepared baking sheet, leaving space between fritters.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until lightly golden and set.
- Cool briefly before serving or glazing.
Notes
Dice apples small for even baking. Do not overmix the batter to keep fritters tender. Store airtight for up to two days or refrigerate for four days. Reheat gently before serving.