Craving a sweet and crispy treat? Look no further than fritters! A delightful combination of batter and assorted fillings, cooked to perfection. Whether you prefer apples, bananas, corn, zucchini, or even savory options, there's a fritter recipe that will satisfy your taste buds. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can create a golden-brown, fluffy fritter that's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oil, and get ready to indulge in the delectable world of fritters.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
UNBELIEVABLE FISH BATTER
In the early 1950's, I received this recipe on an open-line, talk-radio show. It makes the lightest, crispiest batter imaginable. This makes enough to coat approximately 2 pounds of fish.
Provided by MargeBC
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk together the flour, milk, water, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1372.1 mg, Sugar 1 g
YUMMY FRITTER BATTER
Found this recipe online and I'm posting so I don't lose it before I get a chance to try it out. There are variations for ham, banana, and apple fritters here. Serving size is an estimate as none was given with the original recipe.
Provided by Kzim4
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For basic fritter batter: Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir to blend. Add egg and melted margarine; stir until well blended. Add milk (or fruit juice), mix well. Let stand 30 minutes.
- Ham Fritters: Add minced ham to basic batter. Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil and deep fry.
- Banana Fritters: Peel and quarter bananas. Dip bananas in batter and saute in margarine until golden brown on all sides.
- Apple Fritters: Stir apples into basic batter. Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil and deep fry.
- *Note* You can make peach or apricot fritters by using canned fruit. Use the fruit syrup for the liquid in the basic batter. Dice fruit and mix with batter. Deep fry as for the apple fritters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 28.6, Sodium 99.1, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 14.2, Protein 4
BASIC FRITTER BATTER RECIPE - (3.3/5)
Provided by clawson
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir ingredients into egg mixture. Beat until smooth and well blended. Fold in fruit or vegetables. Drop by tablespoons into deep fat 325° and fry until golden brown.
FRITTER BATTER
Steps:
- Combine yolks with oil and beer. Gradually stir this into flour (it should be thick enough to stick to the food) and beat until very smooth with a few swift strokes. Rest batter, covered, in refrigerator for 3 hours at least so it ferments a bit. Get oil to right temperature. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into batter. Dip the onions or mushrooms in the batter and fry.
Tips:
- To achieve a crispy and fluffy fritter batter, it is essential to keep the batter cold. This can be done by chilling the ingredients before mixing and using ice water in the batter.
- Avoid overmixing the batter. Overmixing can result in tough fritters. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a variety of flours to create different textures. All-purpose flour is a good base, but you can also add other flours such as bread flour, cake flour, or whole wheat flour for different flavors and textures.
- Season the batter to taste. Salt and pepper are a good starting point, but you can also add other spices or herbs to create a more flavorful batter.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying the fritters. This can cause the fritters to stick together and not cook evenly.
- Serve the fritters immediately after they are cooked. This will ensure that they are crispy and fluffy.
Conclusion:
Fritter batter is a versatile and delicious way to enjoy a variety of foods. With a few simple tips, you can create a batter that will produce crispy, fluffy fritters that are sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a fun and easy way to cook, give fritter batter a try!
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