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Ricotta Orange Fritters

4.4

(23)

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 to 4 servings

Ingredients

1 large egg
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
1/2 teaspoon fresh orange juice
1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup olive oil
Confectioners sugar for dusting

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together egg and granulated sugar, then whisk in zest, juice, ricotta, flour, and salt until just combined. Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches of 4, spoon 1 tablespoon of batter per fritter into oil and fry, turning over once, until golden on both sides, about 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and cool slightly.

    Step 2

    Dust fritters with confectioners sugar and serve immediately.

TagsFritterItalian AmericanItalianEuropeanRicottaCheeseDairyOrangeCitrusFruitNut FreeEasyQuickFryGourmet
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