Apple Fritter Waffle Doughnuts
Apple fritters / meet waffles / meet doughnuts in this outrageous autumnal mashup.
Have you heard of the waffle doughnut, or wonut? Well, pay attention because this is important: it’s a waffle that’s fried in oil until golden and crispy and then dipped in a sugary glaze. And it is amazing.
Starting off with apple fritter batter— filled with diced tart apples and plenty of cinnamon— takes it way over the top, and makes it a perfect fall splurge.
Are they worth all that extra effort of making waffles and then deep frying them?
Yes!
And are they worth putting on your stretchy pants for?
Most definitely! I’m not saying you should eat these regularly for breakfast, but they are an indulgence I insist you allow yourself at least once this fall.
baking tip:Deep frying tips
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot, such as Dutch oven.
- Fill it with at least 3 inches of oil so that everything has enough room to float.
- Use a thermometer so you know the exact temperature of the oil.
- Fry at 350-375°F (per recipe instructions) and adjust heat as needed to maintain that temp. If the oil is too cool, it’ll take longer and your treats will soak up more oil. If the oil is too hot, you risk burning them.
- Work in batches as needed to not crowd the pot or cause the oil temp to drop too much.
- Protect yourself! Wear an apron to protect your clothing from any splatters, and use a slotted spoon to flip them over and remove them.
- When you’re done, turn off the heat and let the oil cool to room temperature completely. Pour through a funnel into a container with a secure lid and discard (or save to use for frying later). Do not pour oil down the drain.
Apple Fritter Waffle Doughnuts
Waffles and doughnuts come together in this apple fritter mashup treat.
Ingredients
Doughnuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup buttermilk (175 ml)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter , melted (55 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped apples , peels removed (225 grams, from about 2-3 apples)
- Vegetable or canola oil , for frying
Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (170 grams)
- ¼ cup whole milk (60 ml)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a separate bowl whisk together the buttermilk, butter, eggs and vanilla. Add liquids to the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Add the chopped apples and mix only until incorporated.
- Preheat a waffle iron and cook waffles according to manufacturer's instructions. Let cool and cut into segments.
- Pour enough vegetable or canola oil into a heavy bottomed pot so that it's 2 inches deep. Set over medium heat, insert a thermometer, and heat to 360° F.
- Working with the waffles in small batches, fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Use a slotted spoon to remove doughnuts and transfer to a paper towel lined tray to drain.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Dip the hot doughnuts into the glaze and let sit on a wire rack for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Apple fritter recipe adapted from The Pioneer Woman.
Calories: 191kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 203mg, Potassium: 112mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 152IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 49mg, Iron: 1mg
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I didn’t make them but man are these looking good!
I look froward to making and tasting them soon ;D
WOW! I am making these today later! Yummmmmm! 😉
Saw these beauties on Pinterest and just had to say how awesome they are! I have to say I’ve never actually fried anything… but, these are totally worth trying!
Hi Annalise,
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Happy National Apple Month! 🙂
Yum, these look so sinfull!!
How many wonut quarters does the recipe make?
It makes 16!
These waffles look beyond delicious! Pinned & sharing on Facebook!
Thanks so much Marla!
Daaaaang those look crazy good! I never would have thought of making doughnuts this way, but now I must try it. Just imagine if you covered those babies with glaze so it could get in all those nooks and crannies…mmmmm 🙂
can you make the waffles in advance? I’m thinking the night before.
Yes, absolutely! I should put that in the recipe. Let them cool completely, then store in an air-tight container for up to 2 days in advance.
OMG this is probably one the best things I’ve see this week!
Um, excuse me but WHAT. I came over from instagram because I was going to look at your candy bars but then I saw this (apple fritters are my favorite donut, period) and I was all heck to the YESPLEASE! Two for two–you’ve smitten my heart and I will most definitely be back for more. Great to “meet” you on le blog!!
Thanks so much Ala! Happy to have you as a reader! 🙂
Whoooaaa these look out of this world amazing!!
Fritter + waffle + doughnut?!?! Love! And totally tempted to walk around calling them friffle-nuts! 🙂
I saw these on IG and fell in love! Such a cool concept… I love all things donut, and this will only add to my love 🙂
oh my gawd! first off, love that you made them into waffles!! and then you fried them! love love love. . apple fritters are my fave and I absolutely love this spin on them!