Crispy Sourdough Discard Apple Fritters 

If you often find yourself with sourdough discard in the fridge, these Crispy Sourdough Discard Apple Fritters are your perfect zero-waste solution. They pair tangy sourdough flavor with tender apple chunks and warm spices, offering a cozy, snackable treat that’s crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Fun to make with pantry staples, these fritters are an easy, crowd-pleasing way to elevate your weekend breakfasts and turn what would’ve been waste into something everyone fights over. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup unfed sourdough starter (from the fridge)
  
  

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1 egg
  
  

• ¼ cup granulated sugar
  
  

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  
  

• ½ tsp [duplicate, assumed same] ground cinnamon
  
  

• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  
  

• ¼ tsp ground ginger
  
  

• 1½ tsp baking powder
  
  

• ½ tsp salt
  
  

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  
  

• ¼ cup oat milk
  
  

• ¼ cup water
  
  

• 2 large Honeycrisp apples
  
  

• 3 cups canola oil (for frying)
  
  

• ¼ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
  
  

Directions

1. Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the sourdough discard, egg, granulated sugar, oat milk, and water. Then whisk in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until just combined. Fold in finely chopped Honeycrisp apples.
   
   

2. Fry the fritters: Heat canola oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat until it reaches around 350–375 °F. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying batches until golden and crispy (about 2–3 minutes per side). Ensure not to overcrowd the pan.
   
   

3. Drain and serve: Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving warm.
   
   

Nutrients (estimated per fritter, total 4 servings—approx. 2 fritters per serving)

• Calories: ~300 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~35 g
  
  

• Protein: ~3 g
  
  

• Fat: ~15 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: ~6 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~150 mg
  
  

• Sugar: ~15 g
  
  

• Fiber: ~2 g