Lemon Fritters

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

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Fry: 10 minutes

• Total: ~20 minutes

Servings: 10–12 fritters

🍳 Equipment

• Mixing bowls

• Whisk

• Frying pan or deep fryer

• Slotted spoon

• Paper towels

🥘 Ingredients

🍩 Fritters

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup sugar

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• ½ cup milk

• 1 large egg

• 1 tbsp melted butter (or oil)

• Oil for frying

🍋 Lemon Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make Batter

1. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.

2. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, lemon juice, and melted butter.

3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth (do not overmix).

Step 2: Fry

1. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

2. Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil.

3. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

4. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 3: Make Glaze

1. Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.

2. Drizzle over warm fritters.

🍽 Flavor & Texture

✔ Crispy golden outside
✔ Soft, fluffy inside
✔ Bright lemony flavor
✔ Sweet-tangy glaze

⭐ Tips & Variations

• Extra lemon: Add more zest and juice for strong citrus flavor.

• Baked version: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes.

• Blueberry lemon fritters: Fold fresh blueberries into batter.

• Keto version: Use almond flour and erythritol sweetener.

📊 Nutrition (Approx per fritter)

• Calories: 160

• Fat: 7g

• Carbs: 22g

• Protein: 3g