Apfelküchlein aus der Heißluftfritteuse

Zutaten

• 3/4 Cup Flour
• 3/4 Cup Sugar (divided)
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 2/3 Cup Whole Milk
• 1 Egg (large)
• 4 Tablespoons Butter (melted, divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cardamom (*optional)
• 3 Granny Smith Apples (or honey crisp apples, peeled, cored and cut crosswise into 1/4" slices)

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the milk, egg, 1 tablespoon of melted butter and vanilla and combine. Set aside.

4. 4

   In another bowl, whisk the rest of the sugar, cinnamon and cardamom. Set aside.

5. 5

   Using a fork or your fingers, dip the apples into the batter, allowing excess to drip off and place apple slices on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze for 45-60 minutes.

6. 6

   Arrange on the air fryer pan, working in batches, and cook at 425℉ for 7-9 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove and immediately brush with melted butter and dredge in cinnamon sugar. SERVE IMMEDIATELY!