Description

Delicious homemade Blueberry Fritters featuring a crispy golden exterior and bursting fresh blueberries inside, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these fried treats combine the warmth of cinnamon and the sweetness of a delicate glaze to create an irresistible snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

2 large eggs, room temperature
¾ cup (184g) whole milk, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Fruit

1 pint fresh blueberries

For Frying

Vegetable or canola oil, for frying

Glaze

1 ¼ cups (156g) confectioners’ sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
3–6 teaspoons water (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions

Whisk Together Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, and melted unsalted butter until thoroughly mixed.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, preserving a tender batter.
Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold the fresh blueberries into the batter, distributing them evenly without breaking the berries.
Heat Oil for Frying: Fill a frying pan halfway with vegetable or canola oil. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C) as measured with a candy or deep-fry thermometer.
Fry the Batter: Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, slowly drop batter portions into the hot oil. Fry each fritter for 2-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Flip carefully to brown both sides evenly.
Check Doneness: Insert a small knife or toothpick into the center of a fritter; if batter sticks, fry a bit longer to ensure complete cooking.
Drain and Cool: Transfer cooked fritters onto a paper towel-lined cooling rack to absorb excess oil and cool down before glazing.
Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and 3 teaspoons of water. Stir until smooth, adding water one teaspoon at a time to achieve a thin, pourable consistency.
Drizzle Glaze: Drizzle the vanilla glaze evenly over the cooled fritters and allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

Maintaining the oil temperature at 375°F is crucial to ensure fritters cook evenly and absorb minimal oil.
Use fresh, firm blueberries to prevent them from bursting too much and discoloring the batter.
The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by varying the amount of water; a thinner glaze is preferable for drizzling.
Let fritters cool slightly before glazing to prevent melting the glaze prematurely.
These fritters are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are made for optimal crispness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

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