Ricotta FrittersRomulo Yanes
Recipe information
Total Time
45 min
Yield
Makes about 3 dozen fritters
Ingredients
4 to 6
cups vegetable oil
3
/4 cup all-purpose flour
2
teaspoons baking powder
1
teaspoon grated lemon zest
1
cup whole-milk ricotta
2
large eggs, lightly beaten
2
tablespoons granulated sugar
1
1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Special Equipment
a deep-fat thermometer
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a large wide heavy saucepan until it registers 370°F.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4
Dust generously with confectioners sugar.