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Crispy Apple-Oat Fritters

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A photo of crispy appleoat fritters.
Crispy Apple-Oat FrittersDitte Isager

If the batter thickens as it sits, thin with more club soda.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
Vegetable oil (for frying; about 4 cups)
1 cup gluten-free old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup rice flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup (or more) club soda
2 large crisp apples, peeled, cored with an apple corer, sliced into 1/4"-thick rings

Special Equipment

A deep-fry thermometer

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl; set aside.

    Step 2

    Fit a large pot with thermometer and pour in oil to measure 3". Heat over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 375°F.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, pulse oats in a food processor to a coarse powder. Transfer to a large bowl and whisk in rice flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Whisk in egg and 1/2 cup club soda, adding more soda by the tablespoonful until the consistency of pancake batter.

    Step 4

    Working in batches and maintaining oil temperature, dip apple rings in batter and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes.

    Step 5

    Transfer fritters to a paper towel–lined plate; let drain briefly, then toss in reserved cinnamon sugar.

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