Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts
If you love apple fritters, waffles, and donuts, this recipe brings them all together into one irresistible bite! These homemade Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts are golden, crispy, and dusted with powdered sugar perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With warm cinnamon, tender apples, and a fluffy waffle texture, they taste like a cozy autumn morning.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup diced apples
Oil for frying
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
2. In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently don’t overmix!
4. Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed in the batter.
5. Preheat your waffle maker and lightly grease if needed.
6. Pour batter into the waffle maker, close, and cook until golden brown and slightly crisp.
7. Cut cooked waffles into donut-shaped pieces.
8. Heat oil in a pan and fry each donut piece for 1–2 minutes per side until perfectly golden.
9. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
10. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Calories: ~250 per donut
Yield: 8 delicious Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts
Pro Tips:
Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for the best sweet-tart flavor.
Add a glaze drizzle instead of powdered sugar for extra indulgence.
These donuts taste amazing with a hot cup of coffee or spiced cider!
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