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Pumpkin Fritters

These light and fluffy pumpkin fritters are great for breakfast, brunch, or a simple dessert! Fry up a batch for a fun fall treat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 fritters
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • vegetable oil for frying

Cinnamon Powdered Sugar

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  • In a separate large bowl, add the pumpkin puree, milk, egg, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Whisk the mixture until smooth and combined.
  • Add in the flour mixture. Mix just until combined and no lumps remaining.
  • Fill a Dutch oven/cast iron pot with at least 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat on medium-high until it reaches 320-350°F.
  • Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, dollop the batter into the oil, cooking 4-5 at a time until deep golden brown.
  • Remove fritters from the oil with the spider tool and place on a tray lined with paper towels.
  • Dust the fritters with cinnamon powdered sugar.

Notes

Storing leftovers: Pumpkin fritters are best eaten soon after frying them. This gives you the best texture. But you can store leftover fritters for a day or two in an airtight container. Fritters will lose their texture when frozen, so freezing is not recommended.
Make Ahead - If you want to prep the fritters in advance, you can make the batter ahead of time. Mix up the batter and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours until ready to fry. I recommend bringing the batter back to room temperature before frying in the oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1615IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

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