Air-Fried Apple Fritters with Salted Caramel Sauce

Name: Air-Fried Apple Fritters with Salted Caramel Sauce
Cook time: 2 h 5 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.25 cup warm water (100°F to 110°F); 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 0.25 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided; 2 cup (about 8 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 cup milk, at room temperature; 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 0.5 cup chopped apple; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.25 cup purchased caramel sauce; 1 - 2 tablespoon hot water; Sea salt flakes