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Easy Vegan Apple Fritters

These easy vegan apple fritters are crispy on the outside, soft and apple-filled on the inside, and finished with a simple vanilla glaze. Made with no eggs and no dairy, they come together in just 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients. The perfect sweet breakfast treat for fall - or any time you need a cozy homemade moment.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 fritters

Ingredients
  

For the Fritters:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup soy milk (or almond, oat, or cashew milk)
  • 2 large crisp apples, peeled and diced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended)
  • Vegetable oil for frying (canola or peanut oil also work)

For the Simple Glaze:

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup soy milk
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
  • Add the applesauce and soy milk to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined - do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
  • Fold in the diced apples gently.
  • Pour 2-3 inches of oil into a deep, heavy pot. Heat to 375°F using a food thermometer.
  • Scoop ⅓ cup of batter and carefully lower it into the hot oil. Flatten slightly. Fry 2–3 fritters at a time - do not overcrowd.
  • Cook for 2–3 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Flip with tongs and cook for 1–2 more minutes on the other side.
  • Transfer cooked fritters to a cooling rack set over a pan or parchment paper to drain.
  • Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Make the glaze: whisk powdered sugar, soy milk, and vanilla extract together until completely smooth.
  • Dip each fritter into the glaze using tongs. Place back on the rack and let sit for a few minutes until the glaze hardens slightly.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use a food thermometer - oil temperature is critical. 375°F is the target.
  • Best eaten the same day, ideally within a few hours of frying.
  • Baking option: bake at 350°F for 30 minutes on a lined, oil-sprayed sheet pan. Texture will be softer, not crispy.
  • Gluten-free: a quality 1:1 gluten-free flour blend may work, though it has not been tested.
  • Any plant-based milk works in place of soy milk.

Nutrition (per fritter, approximate)

  • Calories: 262 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Sodium: 107mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 29g
Nutrition is estimated and provided for informational purposes only. This post is not medical or dietary advice.