Description
These sourdough discard apple fritters are crisp on the outside, tender inside, and bursting with cinnamon-spiced apples. The sourdough discard adds a subtle tang and beautiful texture. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 apple (peeled, cored, diced small)
Oil for frying
Powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and cloves.
2. In a separate bowl, combine sourdough discard, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Gently fold in diced apples.
5. Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan to 350°F.
6. Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden.
7. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
8. Dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar before serving.
Notes
You can substitute apples with diced pears or chopped peaches.
Use a small cookie scoop for even fritters.
Fritters are best eaten fresh but can be reheated in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: sourdough discard, apple fritters, breakfast, quick recipe