2 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rings (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Vegetable oil, for frying
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Then add the milk and melted butter, and whisk until combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps in the batter.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large, deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
Dip each apple slice into the batter, coating it completely, and allow any excess batter to drip off.
Carefully place the battered apple slices into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or
