These Lemon Fritters are light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Fried until golden and drizzled with a sweet lemon glaze, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Fry: 10 minutes
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Total: ~20 minutes
Servings: 10–12 fritters
🍳 Equipment
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Mixing bowls
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Whisk
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Frying pan or deep fryer
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Slotted spoon
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Paper towels
🥘 Ingredients
🍩 Fritters
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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Zest of 1 lemon
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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½ cup milk
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1 large egg
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1 tbsp melted butter (or oil)
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Oil for frying
🍋 Lemon Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Make Batter
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In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
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In another bowl, mix milk, egg, lemon juice, and melted butter.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth (do not overmix).
Step 2: Fry
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Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
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Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil.
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Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 3: Make Glaze
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Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
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Drizzle over warm fritters.
🍽 Flavor & Texture
✔ Crispy golden outside
✔ Soft, fluffy inside
✔ Bright lemony flavor
✔ Sweet-tangy glaze
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Extra lemon: Add more zest and juice for strong citrus flavor.
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Baked version: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes.
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Blueberry lemon fritters: Fold fresh blueberries into batter.
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Keto version: Use almond flour and erythritol sweetener.
📊 Nutrition (Approx per fritter)
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Calories: 160
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Fat: 7g
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Carbs: 22g
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Protein: 3g