Vegan Apple Fritters

Tender apples, sticky glaze, and dough that’s crisp on the outside and pillowy soft inside make this the best vegan apple fritters recipe!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings fritters

Calories 205

2 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples peeled, cored, and diced – about 2 cups / 200g
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour 170g
1 teaspoon baking powder 3.5g
¼ cup light brown sugar 50g
¼ teaspoon salt 2.5g
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 3g
½ cup unsweetened almond milk 120mL
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce 80g
1 tablespoon melted vegan butter 13g
Vegetable oil for frying

Peel, core, and dice the apples into small bite-sized pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
Stir in the almond milk, applesauce, and melted vegan butter. Mix until just combined—do not overmix. The batter should be thick but scoopable, add 1 tablespoon flour if it’s too runny. Fold in the diced apples.
Pour enough vegetable oil into a deep skillet or Dutch oven to reach about 1 inch (2.5 cm) depth. Heat over medium to medium-high until the oil reaches 350°F (175°C).
Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the spoon. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla until smooth. While fritters are still slightly warm, dip them in the glaze or drizzle it over the top. Place on a wire rack to let excess glaze drip off.
Enjoy warm with coffee or tea.

Room temperature: Apple fritters are definitely best eaten fresh, as soon as the glaze has set. But if you have leftovers, you can keep them at room temperature for up to a day in an airtight container.
Refrigerator: For longer storage, you can refrigerate the fritters for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Let them come to room temperature before serving.
Freezer: You can freeze these apple fritters in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
Nutritional information does not include the oil used for frying, as the amount varies and most of it is not absorbed.