Sugar-Coated Pumpkin Fritters
Soft pumpkin fritters fried until golden and rolled in cinnamon sugar for the ultimate autumn snack.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 2 cups (255 grams) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup canned pumpkin, (or homemade puree)
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
Cinnamon Sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Attach a deep-fry thermometer to a deep, heavy saucepan and add about 2 inches of neutral-flavor high-heat cooking oil. Heat the oil to 370°F.Vegetable oil
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/3 cup of sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir or whisk to thoroughly blend the dry ingredients.2 cups (255 grams) all-purpose flour | 1/3 cup granulated sugar | 2 1/2 tsp baking powder | 1 tsp ground cinnamon | 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg | 1/4 tsp ground ginger | 1/4 tsp salt
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg with the pumpkin and milk. Add the melted butter and vanilla and stir to blend.1 large egg | 1 cup canned pumpkin | 3 tbsp milk | 2 tbsp melted butter | 1 tsp vanilla
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until the flour is incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop about 5 or 6 into the hot oil. Fry them for about 3 to 4 minutes, turning frequently, or until deep golden brown.
- With a slotted metal spoon, transfer the fritters to paper towels to drain.
- Combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon in a wide bowl or plate. Roll the warm fritters in cinnamon sugar.1/4 cup granulated sugar | 1 tbsp cinnamon
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1298IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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