Matzo Fritters

Crispy, sweet matzo fritters made with crushed matzo crackers, fried until golden brown and coated in cinnamon sugar. Served with jam, these fritters make a delicious treat with a wonderful crunchy texture.

4 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 4 sheets matzo
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.58 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup jam
  • 1 piece deep-fry thermometer

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix matzo in a medium bowl with 1/2 cup water (mixture should be doughlike); let sit 10 minutes for edges to soften. Mix in egg, salt, and 1/4 cup sugar.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, mix remaining 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    Pour oil into a medium heavy pot to come 2" up the sides; fit pot with thermometer and heat oil over medium until thermometer registers 375°F.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Use a 1-oz. ice cream scoop to portion dough into balls. Working in 2 batches, fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels; let cool slightly, then toss in cinnamon sugar. Serve with jam.

    8 min