Mini Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts
These Mini Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts are crispy on the outside, tender and warmly spiced on the inside, and finished with a cloud of powdered sugar for pure comfort in every bite.
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Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Waffle Maker
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Filling
- 1.5 cups Apples, peeled and finely diced (about 2 medium apples)
- 2 tablespoons Butter, unsalted for sautéing apples
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar, packed for apple filling
Batter
- 1 cup All-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar for the batter
- 0.75 cup Milk room temperature
- 1 large Egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
- to taste Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling: In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 cups peeled, finely diced apples and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until the apples are tender and syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Make the dry mix: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until evenly combined.
- Make the wet mix: In another bowl, whisk 3/4 cup milk, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix. Batter should be thick but spoonable.
- Preheat and grease waffle maker: Heat your mini waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions and lightly grease with nonstick spray or a brush of oil.
- Cook the mini waffles: Spoon batter into the waffle pockets to fill about two-thirds full. Add a small spoonful (about 1 teaspoon) of the apple filling into the center of each waffle, then cover with a little more batter if there is room. Close and cook until golden brown and set, about 2–3 minutes per batch depending on your machine.
- Shape and fry: On a cutting board, use a donut cutter or two round cutters to cut the cooked waffles into donut shapes. Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (or test with a small piece of batter — it should sizzle and brown within 20–30 seconds). Fry the waffle donuts in batches for 20–40 seconds per side until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- Finish and serve: Dust the warm mini apple fritter waffle donuts generously with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Notes
These Mini Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts are best eaten fresh while the exterior is crisp and the apple filling warm.