Vegan Air Fryer Apple Fritters
These easy vegan air fryer apple fritters are one of my new favorite fall bakes. They are ready in under 30 minutes, not fried, and studded with sweet apples. I love a good apple fritter and these are healthier and way easier to make than the traditional ones.
These no yeast air fryer apple fritters are made with simple ingredients and much less oil than store bought. It makes your house smell amazing and they are the perfect cozy fall donut. I have a weakness towards donuts and these hit the spot. They are so comforting, crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and have the most delicious glaze on top.
I air fried these apple fritters, but if you don’t have an air fryer, you can definitely bake them. I would bake them at 400 degrees F for about 10-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Just keep an eye out for them while baking. They are best eaten fresh because they soften the longer they sit covered in a container.
If you make these vegan air fryer apple fritters, make sure to tag me @nutsaboutgreens on Instagram so I can see your creations! Also, don’t forget to leave a comment below!
Vegan Air Fryer Apple Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp pure organic cane sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup applesauce (room temperature)
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apples
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tbsp almond milk (start with 1 Tbsp)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined.
- In a medium bowl, add the applesauce, melted coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined. Make sure all the wet ingredients are room temperature so the coconut oil doesn’t harden.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Careful not to overmix. Fold in chopped apples.
- Use a large cookie/muffin scoop or a 1/3 measuring cup and scoop batter onto your parchment lined air fryer pan. You should get about 5 fritters. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, or until tops are golden brown. It might be more or less depending on the size of your fritters so keep an eye on them. If you don’t have an air fryer, you could bake them at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
- Let the fritters cool for 15 minutes. Make the glaze by adding the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl. Mix with a spoon until smooth and thick glaze forms. If it is too thin, add more powdered sugar. If it is too thick, add a teaspoon more milk.
- Spoon glaze liberally all over the tops of the fritters. Let it set for 5 minutes and enjoy! Best when eaten fresh. The fritters will soften and lose their crisp when stored.
