Easy Homemade Apple Fritters Recipe

In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

Add the 1/3 cup milk and 1 egg, stirring until the mixture is just combined; try not to overmix. Gently fold in the 1 cup diced apple.

Heat the oil over high heat. To test if it's ready, drop a tiny bit of dough into the hot oil; it should float to the surface immediately. Carefully drop the fritter batter into the hot oil by heaping teaspoons.

Fry for about 2 minutes, until the underside is browned. Flip the fritters and continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes, until both sides are evenly browned and cooked through.

Once fried, transfer the fritters briefly to paper towels to absorb any excess oil, then move them to a cooling rack. While they're still warm, prepare the glaze.

In a small bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 tablespoons milk and 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth.