Fried Cinnamon Apple Rings (Crispy in 35 Minutes) - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 large firm apples, such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, optional
• 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups (950 ml) neutral oil, or enough for 1 inch in the skillet
• 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• Powdered sugar or caramel sauce for serving, optional