Thin slices of fresh fall apples, coated in a beer batter and fried until golden. I don’t think there’s any better way to enjoy apples than Beer-Battered Apple Rings.
Especially when sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Just a few minutes in the oil makes the apples tender and delicious. Served warm they are a treat like no other.
Just about anything tastes good when fried and apples are no exception. Coated in beer batter and dusted with cinnamon sugar, Â there is no more perfect fried food for fall.
I used a combination of Gala apples and Granny Smith apples and I liked the taste of the Gala ones better. Which is no surprise because I like them better in general. Â I didn’t peel my apples, but it is probably preferable to do so. If the skin doesn’t soften up enough, it won’t be a easy to bite into as the rest of the apple.
You want to make sure the oil is the right temperature and this is easiest done by attaching a candy thermometer to the edge of the pot. I like to do most of my frying in a Dutch oven. Heat the oil to 375 degrees. When you add the apple slices (only do about 4 at a time) the temperature will drop some which is OK. Just try not to let it go below 350.
Beer-Battered Apple Rings are best eaten immediately while still warm. I think the more sugar they’re sprinkled with, the better. They would also be great dipped in some caramel sauce.
Beer-Battered Apple Rings
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 1 cup light beer
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Vegetable oil
- 4 apples, It's probably best to peel the apples, but I didn't peel mine, I used Granny Smith and Gala
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg white until foamy. Whisk in beer, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- Pour about 2 inches of Vegetable oil into a Dutch oven or deep cast iron skillet or pot. Heat to 375 degrees.
- While oil is heating, cut apples into slices about 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick, starting at bottom of apple and working your way to stem end. Use an apple corer or a knife to remove the core part of each slice. Pat apple slices dry with paper towel and place in batter.
- Coat slices well in batter and fry about 4 apple rings at a time, cooking 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Immediately after removing from oil, sprinkle with just a touch of salt.
- Combine powdered sugar and cinnamon and sift over apple rings before serving. Best served immediately.
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I think I will try this and substitute with ginger ale.
Loved this!
We thought these looked too good not to share! http://www.homewetbar.com/blog/9-easy-dessert-recipes-starring-beer/
These are amazing!! I loved little fried apple hand pies as a kid, but I haven’t had them in years…this is like the low carb version of that, right?! ha! 😉
Nice idea, I can also make them with cider for the rest of the family.
Oh wow, do these sound good! I have never seen or heard of fried apple rings but it seems like such a no brainer! A little cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top and you have the perfect fall treat!
I think I may have fallen in love with food. <3 Specifically with these apple rings. I can't stop staring at them and their perfectly fried exteriors! I'm pinning this to make as soon as I pick up apples from the farmers' market! 😀
Beer battered apple rings?! I’m so impressed, Christin! My husband and I would love these!
I really don’t think there is a better way to enjoy apples!! I’m a big sucker for fried dough covered with cinnamon and sugar and the addition of the apple sounds amazing! I will definitely be dipping these in caramel sauce 🙂
Yummmm
Whoa! What an awesome way to enjoy apples! Beer-battered??? That sounds amazing!
I love fried apples, especially in beer batter!! They look wonderful Christin 🙂 We went to the Hendersonville NC Apple Festival last weekend and there were several street venders making these!
check out my Butterscotch and Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie!
http://michaelswoodcraft.wordpress.com/2014/09/06/butterscotch-and-chocolate-chip-cookie-pie/
Love those apple rings, I love it. I have done with peaches also. I am a fan of fried dough and feel redeemed when there is fruit involved,
I love the beer batter on these apple rings, such a great idea! I definitely agree that everything tastes better fried, these look great. Pinning these 🙂
These sound delicious! I love the addition of beer to the batter — it adds so much flavor! These are perfect for fall and Game Day. 🙂
Holy yum! I think it would be kinda dangerous for me to have these fried apples an arms reach away—I don’t think I would be able to share! They look so so golden and crispy and ADDICTING! Pinned!
Wow, fried apples? I’ve never tried fried before but you’re so right – who could resist beer battered and fried anything? That sounds incredible! Love the powdered sugar coating too!
Looks like very yummy and addictive snack!