Gluten-Free Apple Fritters Made Easy in Air Fryer
These Gluten-Free Apple Fritters are a quick and healthy fall treat made in the air fryer. Lightly sweet and crisp on the outside with tender apple chunks inside, they’re perfect for a cozy dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled & diced
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Olive oil spray or cooking spray
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Optional: cinnamon-sugar mix or maple glaze
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Add to the dry mix and stir until just combined. The batter should be thick and scoopable.
- Fold in the diced apples gently to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Scoop heaping spoonfuls of batter onto a greased parchment round or directly into the greased basket.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fritters are puffed and golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple glaze. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use parchment paper rounds for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Try different apple varieties for unique flavor profiles.
- Best enjoyed warm but can be reheated in the air fryer for a quick snack.
- For a vegan version, use a plant-based milk and egg replacer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg