Crispy Apple-Oat Fritters

By LRay

Bon Appetit, January 2014, page 94.



special equipment:
A deep-fry thermometer

Nutritional Information

Calories (kcal) 390 Fat (g) 30 Saturated Fat (g) 4.5 Cholesterol (mg) 25 Carbohydrates (g) 35 Dietary Fiber (g) 3 Total Sugars (g) 16 Protein (g) 3 Sodium (mg) 260

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• Vegetable oil (for frying; about 4 cups)
• 1 cupg luten-free old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoonkosher 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

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk ½ cup sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon in a shallow bowl; set aside.

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

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 Tbsp. sugar and ½ tsp. cinnamon. Whisk in egg and ½ cup club soda, adding more soda by the tablespoonful until the consistency of pancake batter.

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

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