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Ricotta Fritters
Course
Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine
American, Italian
Keyword
Donuts, fritters
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
289
kcal
Author
Paula
Ingredients
1
cup
ricotta cheese
8 oz | 225 g
2
tablespoons
sugar
2
large
eggs
1
medium
lemon
zested
1
cup
all-purpose flour
4.4 oz | 125 g
1
teaspoon
baking powder
1
Pinch
salt
Oil for frying
about 2 cups
Powdered sugar
for dusting
Instructions
Step 1 - Make the Batter
In a bowl, mix ricotta, sugar, eggs, and lemon zest until smooth.
1 cup ricotta cheese,
2 tablespoons sugar,
2 large eggs,
1 medium lemon
Step 2 - Add Dry Ingredients
Add flour, baking powder, and salt.
1 cup all-purpose flour,
1 teaspoon baking powder,
1 Pinch salt
Stir gently until just combined - do not overmix.
Step 3 - Fry
Heat oil in a small pot to 350°F (175°C).
Oil for frying
Scoop batter by teaspoon or small cookie scoop.
Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning, until golden brown.
Step 4 - Finish & Serve
Drain on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar.
Powdered sugar
Serve warm!
Nutrition
Calories:
289
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
35
g
|
Protein:
14
g
|
Fat:
11
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.01
g
|
Cholesterol:
125
mg
|
Sodium:
99
mg
|
Potassium:
271
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
417
IU
|
Vitamin C:
14
mg
|
Calcium:
197
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg