Fried Green Apples

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Fried Green Apples are a simple and tasty treat. Apple slices dipped in batter, deep fried, and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Think Fried Green Tomatoes, but a sweet version.

You Will Love These Easy Fried Apples

This recipe is so easy y’all and you can make it in a flash!  Fried Green Apples make the best after school snack, a wonderful dessert or (since they are fruit) go ahead an enjoy them for breakfast! You have my permission -ha ha!

You will only need 2 medium sized granny smith apples to make about 10 to 12 slices. I would say this serves 3 to 4 people for a snack. They are pretty tasty so if ya want more than 3 or 4 go ahead and double this recipe! It is really easy to adjust for a crowd too!

Tip – Did you know you can use the slider on the recipe to adjust serving sizes. Click on the number of servings and the slider will pop up. This will adjust ingredients needed! Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Now lets get right to it!!

How to Make Fried Green Apples

1. Mix the Batter

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, vanilla, egg, and sugar until it’s smooth and lump-free. Set that aside for a minute while we prep the apples.

2. Slice the Apples

Peel your apples (a potato peeler works like a charm), then slice them into 5 or 6 rings, about ¼ inch thick. If you have an apple corer, go ahead and core each slice to make them look like little donuts. No corer? No problem—a small cookie cutter or paring knife does the trick too!

3. Heat the Oil

Pour 1 to 1½ inches of vegetable oil into a skillet—I love using cast iron for even heat, but any heavy-bottomed pan will work. Heat it to 360°F. If you have a thermometer, it really helps here to keep that oil temp just right.

4. Dip and Fry

Take an apple ring and dip it into the batter, making sure it’s well coated. Let the excess drip off just a bit. Carefully slide it into the hot oil using a fork through the center hole.

Fry until golden brown—about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Don’t overcrowd the pan; work in batches, so they crisp up nicely.

5. Add the Cinnamon Sugar Topping

As soon as each ring comes out of the oil, sprinkle it with your cinnamon-sugar mixture while it’s still hot. This helps the sugar stick to that golden coating and adds the perfect sweet crunch.

6. Drain and Serve

Let the apple rings rest on a paper towel-lined plate to soak up any extra oil. Serve them warm with a light dusting of powdered sugar if you’re feeling fancy.

Trust me, they disappear fast!

This batter is not overly sweet. If you find you want them a little sweeter, dust them with powdered sugar as well.

The apples tend to soften up so don’t think they are getting soggy! They are supposed to do this.

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