These gluten free apple fritters are warm and fluffy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside with those warm bits of real apple in each bite. Truly, a donut shop classic just like you remember. They are classically fried and only take 25-minutes to make! The cinnamon give it that warmth of flavor you want in the fall while the sour cream gives them the best texture.
These gluten-free apple fritters are so quick and easy to make. While I typically love to make pumpkin desserts in the fall like our soft gluten free pumpkin bread, I also love apple treats. Our gluten free apple cake is the best but for a savory dish to go with this treat, our apple cider marinated chicken is a win.
If you are looking for some fall drinks to go with your fritters, I recommend our crockpot apple cider to go with this recipe. These are so tasty when dipped lightly into the cider.
What you need to make them
This recipe takes diced apples and turns them into a delectable fall treat. You may be nervous to deep fry them, but don't worry, it's not as hard as you would think. These gluten-free fritters are easy to make and even easier to eat.
Gluten Free Flour mixture - While you can use any gluten free flour, I do recommend King Arthur gluten-free measure for measure flour in this recipe. It gives it a more authentic taste and texture.
We've tried lots of gluten-free all-purpose flour and many work in some recipes but not all recipes. I definitely prefer this brand of gluten-free flour blend.
Apples - You will need two large apples for this recipe, but I always recommend to have a few extra in case you want to snack on one (I know I do). I am partial to Fuji or honey crips apples for this recipe.
Sour Cream - The cultured dairy gives gluten free baked goods a soft and light texture. Because gluten free flour absorbs more liquid, it gives more moisture to these treats. The fat also gives a lovely crumb while giving an incredible lift when activated with the baking soda. It's a secret ingredient in gluten free baked goods!
How to make gluten-free apple fritters
Pro Tip: Place fritters on paper towels to drain excess grease before glazing.
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25-Minute Fluffy Gluten Free Apple Fritters
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon gluten free vanilla
- 5 tablespoons butter softened
Dry Ingredients
- 5 cups gluten free all purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons xanthan gum
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 large Fuji or honey crisp apples diced into ½ inch cubes
- Oil for frying
Apple Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a standing mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar
- Add the milk, sour cream, vanilla and melted butter then mix well
- In another bowl, combine all dry ingredients
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well
- Fold in chopped apples
- Heat the oil either in a deep fryer or deep fry pan until it reaches roughly 375°
- On a HEAVILY gluten-free all-purpose or white rice floured counter, shape them into a fritter shape 1 inch thick using plenty of white rice or all-purpose flour to get it pliable OR just drop them into the oil with two spoons
- Fry fritters for 2-3 minutes making sure to flip once then place on a baking rack over a paper towel lined baking sheet to let excess grease drain off
- Meanwhile, make an easy glaze by whisking glaze ingredients together until no lumps are left then dip warm fritters into the glaze then let them drip and dry on a wire baking rack
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally posted on October 31, 2018 and has been updated on September 13, 2022 with new information and tips. Here is the original photo. It was then reformulated and updated July 2026.
Tamra says
Are you adding additional xanthan gum besides what is in the flour mixture?
Chandice Probst says
Yes 🙂
Tonya says
This does not list how much flour to use.
Chandice says
It's been added, sorry about that.
Janice says
Big fan of this recipe!! Also, I love how it doesn’t take that long to make!! Apple fritters are my husbands favorite and he has been missing them since going gluten free. When I made this recipe, he almost cried he was so happy.
Darissa says
What temperature do you heat the oil to? Can't wait to try this recipe. I was hoping to today, but only have cup for cup flours and no apple soda.
Chandice says
Hi Darissa, I just use my deep fryer on 400 degrees. Looking forward to hearing how you love them!