Crispy, pillowy gluten-free apple fritters made effortlessly in the air fryer—sweet, spiced bites perfect for breakfast or snack lovers.

2 cups gluten‑free all‑purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup buttermilk (or dairy‑free milk mixed with ½ teaspoon vinegar)
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup peeled and finely chopped or grated apple (about 1 medium apple; e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
Olive oil spray or cooking spray for air fryer basket
For optional glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk (or dairy‑free), ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Preheat air fryer to 350 °F (175 °C); lightly spray basket with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together gluten‑free flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter until combined.
Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients; gently fold until just combined—do not overmix.
Fold in chopped or grated apple.
Use a melon baller or two spoons to drop 8 even fritters into the basket, spacing them apart slightly.
Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and baked through.
Remove fritters and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
Optional: whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make glaze; drizzle over warm fritters.
Serve immediately and enjoy while warm and fluffy.

Apple variety: tart-firm apples like Granny Smith or Gala hold texture best—peel preference is yours.
Gluten‑free tip: use a 1:1 blend that contains xanthan gum, or add ¼ tsp xanthan if yours doesn’t.
Dairy-free swap: substitute buttermilk with plant-based milk + vinegar and butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.
Doneness check: fritters should be puffed and lightly spring back when gently pressed.
Make-ahead: prepare batter up to 2 hours ahead; keep refrigerated, then air fry just before serving.
Storage: refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; warm in air fryer at 325 °F for 3 minutes for crisp outsides.