Description
Crispy apple cinnamon curly fries dance with sweet and spicy flavors, bringing classic carnival treats into gourmet territory. Perfectly golden spirals promise a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large apples
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Frying and Coating:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Oil and Garnish:
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and pat dry the apples, ensuring no moisture remains.
- Utilize a spiralizer to transform apples into intricate, curly strands, maintaining consistent thickness.
- Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a wide mixing bowl, creating a dry base for coating.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a separate vessel until smooth and well-integrated.
- Dredge spiralized apple strands through the flour mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Dip flour-coated apple curls into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Carefully lower coated apple curls into hot oil, frying in small batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes, rotating occasionally, until golden brown and crispy edges emerge.
- Remove fried apple curls using a slotted spoon, transferring to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Immediately blend granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Roll warm apple fries through cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating thoroughly and evenly.
- Transfer to serving plate and dust lightly with powdered sugar for elegant presentation.
- Serve immediately while crisp and warm for optimal texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Choose firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best spiralizing results and maintaining structural integrity during frying.
- Pat apple strands extremely dry before coating to prevent oil splattering and ensure maximum crispiness when frying.
- Use a digital thermometer for precise oil temperature control, guaranteeing consistent golden-brown color and preventing soggy or burnt exterior.
- Gluten-free alternative: Replace wheat flour with almond or rice flour for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining similar coating texture and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg