Who doesn’t love a warm, golden apple fritter—crisp on the outside, tender within, and dripping with cinnamon-sugar glaze? But let’s be honest: deep-frying at home can be messy, intimidating, and frankly, a little dangerous (hot oil + tired cook = not ideal).
What if you could get all that cozy, spiced-apple goodness—without a single drop of oil? Meet Baked Apple Fritters: a genius, oven-baked twist on the classic that’s just as indulgent, equally comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes.
These little morsels are light, cakey, studded with tender apples, and finished with a two-step cinnamon-sugar coating and vanilla glaze that makes them taste like a fall morning in your favorite bakery. Best of all? They’re healthier, easier, and perfect for busy mornings, brunches, or after-school treats.
Let’s bake the fritter revolution.
Why You’ll Love These Baked Fritters
- ✅ No deep-frying—baked to golden perfection
- ✅ Ready in 25 minutes—faster than a drive-thru
- ✅ Uses pantry staples—no fancy ingredients
- ✅ Naturally nut-free (and easily dairy-free or gluten-free)
- ✅ Kid-friendly—great for baking together!
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Fritters:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 GF blend)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk (or milk + ½ tbsp vinegar)
- 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups finely diced apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith—peeled)
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
