Soft Cinnamon Apple Fritters with Vanilla Glaze 🍏✨

There’s nothing quite as comforting as soft, cinnamon-spiced apple fritters, freshly fried and drizzled with a luscious vanilla glaze. These homemade apple fritters are crispy on the outside, pillowy soft on the inside, and bursting with sweet apple goodness.

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, these fritters are incredibly easy to make. Follow this step-by-step guide to create the best Soft Cinnamon Apple Fritters at home!

🍎 Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Apple Fritters:

✔ 2 cups all-purpose flour (for a soft, fluffy texture)
✔ ¼ cup sugar (adds just the right amount of sweetness)
✔ 1 tbsp baking powder (helps the fritters puff up beautifully)
✔ ½ tsp salt (balances the flavors)
✔ 2 tsp cinnamon (adds warm, aromatic spice)
✔ ½ cup milk (binds everything together)
✔ 2 large eggs (adds richness and structure)
✔ 2 apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
✔ 1 tsp vanilla extract (for extra flavor)
✔ 1 tbsp melted butter (makes the batter rich and moist)
✔ Vegetable oil, for frying (use canola or sunflower oil for best results)

For the Vanilla Glaze:

✔ 1 cup powdered sugar (for a smooth, sweet glaze)
✔ 2 tbsp milk (adjust for desired consistency)
✔ 1 tsp vanilla extract (adds deep, rich flavor)