Here’s the traditional Hungarian Apple Fritters – Alma Pongyolában 🍎🇭🇺 Crispy on the outside, soft and tender inside, usually dusted with powdered sugar and served warm.
🍎 Hungarian Apple Fritters (Alma Pongyolában)
Ingredients
3–4 medium apples (Granny Smith or similar)
1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
½ cup (120 ml) milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Oil for frying
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Prepare the apples Peel the apples, remove the cores, and slice into rings about ½ cm thick. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon if desired.
Make the batter In a bowl, whisk the eggs with sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt. Add the milk, then gradually whisk in the flour until you get a smooth, thick batter (similar to pancake batter).
Heat the oil Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
Coat the apples Dip each apple ring into the batter, letting excess drip off.
Fry Fry the coated apple rings in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and puffed.
Drain & serve Remove and drain on paper towels. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Serving Tips
Traditionally served plain with powdered sugar
Also delicious with vanilla sugar, cinnamon sugar, or apricot jam
In Hungary, often enjoyed as an afternoon treat with coffee or tea ☕
