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Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts Recipe

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These Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts combine the best of two delicious treats—crispy fried apple fritters and fluffy waffles—into bite-sized rounds perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, these donuts are finished with a smooth vanilla glaze that adds the perfect touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

Add-ins

  • 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced small

For the Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Other

  • Nonstick spray or oil for waffle maker and frying
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prep waffle maker: Preheat your waffle maker and lightly grease it with nonstick spray to prevent sticking during cooking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until well combined to distribute the spices and leavening evenly.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the large egg, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until fully blended to create the wet batter base.
  4. Combine and fold in apples: Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, then fold in the diced apples so they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  5. Cook waffles: Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter into the preheated waffle maker. Close and cook until the waffle is golden brown and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Cut into rounds: Let the waffles cool slightly so they hold their shape, then use a donut cutter or a round cutter tool to cut the waffles into donut-sized rings.
  7. Fry the donut rounds: Heat oil in a deep pan to roughly 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry the donut rounds in batches, cooking each side for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the exterior is crisp and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  8. Prepare glaze: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk (starting with 1 tablespoon and adding more if needed), and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
  9. Glaze the donuts: Dip each fried donut ring into the glaze or drizzle the glaze over them. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use a crisp and tart apple variety like Granny Smith for the best flavor contrast.
  • If you don’t have a donut cutter, use two round cutters of different sizes (one larger for the donut and a smaller one for the hole).
  • Maintain the frying oil temperature to ensure crispy donuts without absorbing too much oil.
  • The glaze can be adjusted in consistency by adding more or less milk to your desired thickness.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly in an oven or air fryer for best texture.

Keywords: Apple fritter, waffle donuts, fried donuts, breakfast donuts, apple dessert, cinnamon, vanilla glaze

Find it online: https://cookcrisis.com/apple-fritter-waffle-donuts-recipe/