Ricotta Fritters
Light and fluffy Italian-style fritters made with creamy ricotta cheese, brightened with lemon zest and vanilla. These golden-fried treats are dusted with confectioners sugar for a delightful dessert or sweet snack.
6 servings
32 min
Ingredients
- •4 cups vegetable oil
- •¾ cup all-purpose flour
- •2 teaspoons baking powder
- •1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- •1 cup whole-milk ricotta
- •2 large eggs
- •2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- •1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- •¼ cup confectioners sugar
- •1 piece deep-fat thermometer
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a large wide heavy saucepan until it registers 370°F.
10 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, whisk together flour, baking powder, zest, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Whisk together ricotta, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla in another bowl, then whisk in flour mixture.
5 min
- 3.
Working in batches, gently drop in level tablespoons of batter and fry, turning occasionally, until deep golden, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
15 min
- 4.
Dust generously with confectioners sugar.
2 min