Description

These Fried Gluten-Free Apple Fritters are irresistibly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, bursting with sweet diced apples and warm cinnamon flavor. Made with gluten-free cassava flour and tapioca starch, they are light and fluffy. Perfectly deep-fried in avocado oil for a golden finish, these fritters can be served plain or drizzled with a luscious homemade maple glaze for an extra touch of indulgence.

Ingredients

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Apple Fritters

½ cup cassava flour
¼ cup tapioca starch
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp sea salt
3 TBSP maple sugar
1 TBSP maple syrup
½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup carbonated water
1 TBSP apple cider vinegar
1 cup peeled and diced apple
Avocado oil (for frying)

Maple Glaze (optional)

¼ cup coconut butter
2 TBSP coconut milk
2 TBSP maple syrup
Pinch sea salt
½ tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cassava flour, tapioca starch, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, and maple sugar. Stir well to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
Add Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the maple syrup, carbonated water, and apple cider vinegar. Stir gently until the batter becomes smooth and well combined.
Fold in Apples: Carefully fold the peeled and diced apples into the batter until they are evenly incorporated without overmixing.
Heat Oil: Fill a pot or deep pan with a few inches of avocado oil, enough to fully submerge the fritters without touching the bottom. Heat the oil over medium to medium-high heat until hot and ready for frying.
Portion Batter: Using a large cookie scoop, ice cream scoop, or large spoon, portion the batter into 7 or 8 equal-sized pieces. Slightly flatten each piece to help them cook evenly.
Fry Fritters: Using tongs or a slotted spoon, carefully lower each piece of batter into the hot oil, ensuring it is fully submerged. Deep fry each fritter for about 2 to 2.5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Drain and Cool: Remove the fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a cooling rack set over a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, or on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Let them cool slightly before serving.
Prepare Maple Glaze (Optional): In a small saucepan over low heat, combine coconut butter, coconut milk, maple syrup, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Warm gently, stirring to melt and blend. If the glaze is too thick, add more coconut milk to achieve a thinner, pourable consistency.
Serve: Drizzle the warm maple glaze over the apple fritters just before serving for an extra sweet finish, or enjoy the fritters plain.

Notes

Use carbonated water to make the batter lighter and fluffier.
Maintain medium to medium-high heat when frying to cook the fritters through without burning.
Ensure oil temperature is hot enough before frying; test by dropping a small amount of batter into the oil—it should sizzle immediately.
The maple glaze is optional but adds a deliciously rich sweetness perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly in a pan or air fryer for crispiness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: apple fritters, gluten free, fried desserts, cassava flour, maple glaze, cinnamon apple fritters, gluten free dessert