Air-Fried Apple Fritters with Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup chopped apple
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup purchased or prepared caramel sauce
• 1 tablespoon hot water, or more as needed
• coarse sea salt, as needed