Fried Apple Rings (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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A large egg.
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4 apples (such as Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, or Gala).
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Cooking oil like coconut or vegetable for frying.
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1/2 teaspoon of vanilla (if you want).
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3/4 cup of milk (whole or 2%).
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2 tablespoons of sugar.
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A mix of 1 cup and 2 extra tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
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1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
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1/3 cup of sugar.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.
# Instructions:
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Cut apples into 3/8-inch rings, aiming for 1/4-inch thickness. Scooped-out centers work best.
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Set a sturdy pan (cast iron works great!) over heat and warm up about an inch of oil to 365°F.
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Take 1/3 cup sugar and mix it with cinnamon. Keep aside until later.
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Stir milk and egg together with a whisk. Blend in dry stuff until mixed well.
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Dip apple pieces into batter. Fry them for about 1-2 minutes per side, or till golden brown. Drain, then toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mix while still hot.
# Notes:
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Pick baking apples.
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Store-bought pancake mix works as a quick fix.
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Save any leftover apple cores for another use.
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Warm the oil to the right temp.
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Awesome choice for a next-day morning snack.
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Try shortcuts if you're in a rush.