Cooking Instructions:

Begin by peeling and coring the apples, then slice them into thin rings about ¼ inch thick. Use a cookie cutter or apple corer to remove the core from each apple slice.

In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda or baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), egg, and buttermilk or milk with vinegar until well combined to form a batter. Using Honey Crisp or Granny Smith apples will yield the best results for flavor and texture.

Preheat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat until hot enough for frying.

Dip each apple slice into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off before carefully placing them into the hot oil.

Fry the battered apple slices for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown. Carefully flip them once the bottom side has browned.

Once cooked, remove the fried apple rings from the oil and place them on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.

In a separate small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Once the apple rings are cool enough to handle, coat them in the cinnamon sugar mixture on both sides.

Serve the fried apple rings warm, with chocolate sauce or caramel sauce for dipping. Enjoy your delicious creation!