Apple Cinnamon Rings (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

01 - 4 average-sized apples (like Gala, Granny Smith, or Golden).
02 - Coconut or vegetable oil for cooking.
03 - 1 big egg.
04 - 3/4 cup of 2% or whole milk.
05 - A full cup and 2 extra tablespoons of plain flour.
06 - 2 spoons of sugar.
07 - 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.
08 - Half a teaspoon of salt.
09 - Optional: 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring.
10 - 1/3 cup of sugar.
11 - 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon powder.

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Warm up about an inch of oil to 365°F. Use a sturdy pan or a cast iron one.
02 - Chop the apples into 1/4-inch slices. Hollow out the middle and create 3/8-inch thick rings.
03 - Combine 1/3 cup of sugar with ground cinnamon and put it to the side.
04 - Beat the egg and milk together. Stir in the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
05 - Dip the apple rings in the batter. Fry them for 1-2 minutes until crisp and golden. Let them drain on paper towels, then toss them in cinnamon sugar while still hot.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Pick apples meant for baking.
02 - Ready-made pancake mix works!
03 - Don’t toss the apple cores.
04 - Make sure the oil’s hot enough.
05 - Tastes great the next morning.
06 - Quick swaps make it easier.