In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon until well combined.

In another bowl, combine 1 cup of milk, 2 eggs, ½ cup of melted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.

Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mix using a rubber spatula until just combined.

Fold in 1-2 diced apples, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.

Preheat your waffle iron on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes and lightly grease the plates.

Spoon a generous amount of batter into the center of the preheated waffle iron and close the lid. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.

Transfer the waffle donuts to a wire rack for cooling and shape them with a donut cutter.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Fry the cut-out shapes in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.

Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze and let the excess drip off.

Serve your Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts warm for a delightful experience.