Fried Cinnamon Apple Rings

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium-sized bowl, add the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, combine the egg and buttermilk and mix well.
3. 3
   In a third dish, mix the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and reserve for topping.
4. 4
   Slice apples into 1/4-inch slices. Using a biscuit cutter, remove the cores along with the seeds, leaving 1/4-inch-wide rings. Pat the apple rings dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
5. 5
   Over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. 6
   As the oil heats, combine the flour mixture and the buttermilk mixture together into the batter, mixing well to remove any lumps.
7. 7
   Dip the apple rings, one at a time, into the batter. Tap apple rings against the side of the bowl to remove any excess batter.
8. 8
   Gently place the rings in the hot oil and fry in small batches, turning so that they brown on both sides.
9. 9
   Once the apple rings are golden and crispy, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
10. 10
    Dip each apple ring into the cinnamon sugar and coat evenly. Place on a wire cooling rack - setting the fried-and-coated rings on a plate will result in soggy apple rings! - and serve warm.
11. 11
    Cinnamon Sugar Topping.
12. 12
    - 1/3 cup sugar.
13. 13
    - 2 teaspoons cinnamon.