Ricotta Fritters

Total Time: 7 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
• 1 tablespoon grand marnier or 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup oil (for frying, i use a light olive oil)
• confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Recipe

• 1 whisk together egg and granulated sugar, then whisk in zest, grand marnier, ricotta, flour, and salt until just combined.
• 2 heat oil in a heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
• 3 working in batches of 4, spoon 1 tablespoon of batter per fritter into oil and fry, turning over once, until golden on both sides, about 2 minutes.
• 4 transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and cool slightly.
• 5 dust fritters with confectioners sugar and serve immediately.