Crispy Apple Rings

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup flour 
• 1 cup apples cored peeled sliced
• 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
• 0.3 cup buttermilk 
• 2 cups canola oil for frying ()
• 2 servings individually wrapped caramels warmed for serving to taste
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 0.3 cup cereal for serving
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon 
• 1 cup powdered sugar 
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup seltzer water 
• 2 servings whipped cream for serving
• 0.3 cup granulated sugar white

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels
• mixing bowl

Directions

1. Toss raw apple rings in lemon juice until coated.
2. Combine 1 cup of flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Stir in the soda water and buttermilk until just combined. In a second bowl, mix the powdered sugar and remaining 1/2 cup of flour together.
3. Toss apple slices in powdered sugar mixture, then dip apples one-by-one in the batter, submerging them all the way.
4. Add 2 cups of canola oil to a 1 1/2-inch deep skillet.
5. Heat oil on medium high or until it reaches 350°F. If you have a small personal fryer, that may work the best. Once oil is hot enough, which is when dough floats to the top, carefully add the battered apple slices. The oil will be very hot.
6. Cook until brown, about 1-2 minutes, then flip. Cook another 1-2 minutes until both sides are browned.
7. Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil.
8. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, warm caramel, and granola.