Fried Cinnamon Apple Rings (Print version)
Tender apple slices dipped in cinnamon batter, fried until golden, and tossed warm in cinnamon sugar.
# Ingredients:
For the apples
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3 large firm apples, such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith
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1 tablespoon lemon juice, optional
For the batter
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1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
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3/4 cup (180 ml) buttermilk
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For frying and coating
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4 cups (950 ml) neutral oil, or enough for 1 inch in the skillet
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1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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Powdered sugar or caramel sauce for serving, optional
# Instructions:
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Wash, peel if desired, and core the apples. Slice into 1/4-inch rings. Toss lightly with lemon juice if prepping ahead, then pat very dry before battering.
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Stir 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Set it beside the draining rack.
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Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl. In a second bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and vanilla. Combine the wet and dry ingredients just until smooth.
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Pour oil 1 inch deep into a heavy skillet or Dutch oven. Heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Line a tray with paper towels or set a wire rack over a sheet pan.
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Dip apple rings into the batter and let the excess drip off. Fry in small batches for 1-2 minutes per side, turning once, until puffed and golden brown.
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Drain the rings briefly, then toss while warm in the cinnamon sugar. Serve right away with powdered sugar or caramel sauce if using.
# Good to know:
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Best served within 10 minutes of frying.
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Keep oil near 350 degrees F for the crispest coating.
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Use firm apples so the rings hold their shape.