Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Spoon Fritters (also known as “Drop Fritters” or “Batter Fritters”), a quick and versatile snack or side dish that can be sweet or savory.
Basic Spoon Fritters Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sweet fritters)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk (adjust for desired thickness)
- 1 tbsp melted butter or oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for sweet version)
- Oil for frying
Optional Add-Ins (Customizable!):
- Sweet: Cinnamon, mashed banana, blueberries, apple chunks, chocolate chips
- Savory: Grated cheese, chopped herbs (parsley, chives), corn, diced ham
Instructions:
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if making sweet fritters).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla (if using). Stir until smooth. The batter should be thick but drop easily from a spoon.
- Fold in Extras: Gently mix in any add-ins (fruit, cheese, herbs, etc.).
- Heat Oil: In a pan, heat about 1/2 inch of oil over medium heat (350°F/175°C).
- Fry: Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain & Serve: Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm!
Sweet Serving Idea: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey.
Savory Serving Idea: Serve with sour cream, salsa, or a dipping sauce.
Enjoy your crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside fritters! Let me know if you’d like variations. 😊
