Description
Cinnamon apple rings bring pure breakfast magic right to your kitchen table, turning simple ingredients into a delightful morning treat. Crispy, sweet, and perfect with coffee, these rings will make your breakfast feel like a special celebration.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large apples
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Flavoring Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Core the apples, then slice them horizontally into ½-inch thick rings, carefully removing any seeds or tough centers with a small cookie cutter.
- Whisk together 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon vanilla in a medium mixing bowl until your batter becomes smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a heavy skillet and heat to 375°F, monitoring the temperature with a cooking thermometer for precise frying.
- Dredge each apple ring completely in the prepared batter, ensuring every surface is evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Gently lower the battered rings into the hot oil, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the edges turn a deep golden-brown and the coating becomes crispy.
- Flip the rings carefully with metal tongs, cooking the opposite side for an additional 2-3 minutes until uniformly bronzed and crunchy.
- Transfer the fried rings onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and drain for 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle ½ cup granulated sugar over the warm rings, coating them generously while the residual heat helps the sugar adhere perfectly.
Notes
- Use firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to keep their shape during frying.
- Make sure the oil is at the right temperature (around 350°F) so the batter crisps up without absorbing too much oil.
- Pat apple rings dry before battering to help the coating stick better and create a crunchier texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond or rice flour, and use a plant-based milk alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg