Pan-Fried Cinnamon Apple Fritters with Maple Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Golden pan-fried apple fritters dusted with cinnamon sugar and finished with a warm maple syrup drizzle for a cozy dessert or breakfast treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 medium apple (peeled, cored, diced)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for dusting)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt until well combined.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 3/4 cup milk, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
3. Step 3: Fold in 1 medium apple peeled, cored, and diced into small 1/4-inch pieces, distributing evenly.
4. Step 4: Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 3 minutes.
5. Step 5: Using a 1/4-cup measuring cup, scoop batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the back of a spoon. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through, turning carefully.
6. Step 6: Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7. Step 7: In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup powdered sugar with 1 tsp ground cinnamon for dusting.
8. Step 8: Drizzle 1/3 cup pure maple syrup warm over the fritters and sprinkle the cinnamon powdered sugar mixture on top before serving immediately.