Description
Funnel Cake Apple Fries are a delightful twist on traditional funnel cake, featuring crisp apple slices dipped in a light, sweet batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. These crispy apple fries are dusted with powdered sugar and optionally served with cinnamon or caramel sauce, making for a perfect indulgent treat or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Fries
- 2 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Fuji), peeled, cored, and cut into fry-shaped slices
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frying and Garnish
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil works well)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: ground cinnamon or caramel sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and cut the apples into fry-shaped slices, ensuring they are not too thin to prevent mushiness during frying.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar to create a uniform base for the batter.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until well blended, ensuring even flavor and texture in the batter.
- Make the batter: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth, lump-free batter forms, ready for coating the apples.
- Heat the oil: In a deep pan or fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). This temperature is optimal for frying to achieve a crispy exterior without excessive oil absorption.
- Coat apple slices: Dip each apple slice fully into the batter, ensuring it is completely coated to create a crisp shell after frying.
- Fry the apple fries: Fry the coated apple slices in batches to prevent overcrowding, cooking each for 3-4 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried apple fries and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, keeping them crisp.
- Dust with powdered sugar: Once all apple fries are fried, generously dust them with powdered sugar for sweetness and presentation.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm, optionally with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a drizzle of caramel sauce to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Fuji as they hold up well to frying and provide a nice tartness.
- Ensure oil is at the correct temperature before frying to avoid soggy fries.
- Do not overcrowd the fryer to maintain consistent heat and crispiness.
- These apple fries are best served immediately for optimal texture.
- Leftovers can be reheated in an air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispness.
