Pumpkin Fritters
Lightly spiced, pan-fried fritters made from mashed West Indian pumpkin, served hot as a breakfast side or snack. They're crisp at the edges and soft within, with a warm, mildly sweet flavor.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 190 kcal
Equipment
- •Mixing bowl
- •Frying pan
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 190 kcal
- fat
- 8
- carbs
- 26
- protein
- 4
- calories
- 190
Instructions
- 1
Drain the mashed pumpkin well to remove extra water.
- 2
Stir the pumpkin, flour, sugar, baking powder, egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl. Mix until a thick batter forms.
- 3
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Drop the batter by tablespoons into the hot oil.
- 5
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 6
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Chef's tips
Drain the mashed pumpkin thoroughly before mixing the batter. Extra liquid will make the fritters greasy.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 2 days.
Reheating
Reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat to re-crisp.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Leaving the batter too wet, which causes the fritters to spread thin and turn greasy
- •Crowding the skillet, which lowers the oil temperature
Serving suggestions
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