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Pumpkin Fritters {cinnamon + sugar}

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These light and fluffy pumpkin fritters are great for breakfast, brunch, or a simple dessert! This simple homemade fritter recipe is the best for cozy autumn mornings, served with coffee.

pumpkin fritters on a drying rack with a cinnamon stick
cinnamon and sugar are the perfect combination

If a funnel cake and a pumpkin got married, these fritters would be the result of that union. The texture is light, fluffy and sweet, like old fashioned doughnuts.

You can catch me making a batch of pumpkin fritters, churro french toast roll ups, pumpkin spice French toast, honey bun bread pudding or cookies weekly during the holidays and for breakfast any time of year.

Contents

  • Ingredients for pumpkin fritters
  • How to fry pumpkin fritters
  • Substitutions
  • How to store fritters
  • How to reheat fritters
  • FAQ
  • Tips for the perfect pumpkin fritters
  • Other toppings for fritters
  • Pumpkin Fritters
    • Equipment
    • Ingredients
      • Cinnamon Powdered Sugar Topping
    • Instructions
    • Notes
    • Tips
    • Freezing/Reheating
    • Nutrition

Ingredients for pumpkin fritters

  • all-purpose flour
  • pumpkin puree
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • light brown sugar
  • cinnamon
  • ground ginger
  • ground nutmeg
  • egg
  • milk
  • unsalted butter, melted
  • vanilla extract
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • powdered sugar
wet ingredients in a bowl, including pumpkin puree, sugar, and egg
whisk egg+puree+sugar+milk+vanilla
dry ingredients in a bowl, including cinnamon and flour
whisk flour and spices
whisking ingredients together in a bowl
stir
pumpkin fritter batter with a whisk
grab a dollop
fritters frying in oil
cook in 2 in. oil until golden
fritters drying on a paper towel
cool on drying rack/towel
adding powdered sugar to fritters
+ powdered sugar

How to fry pumpkin fritters

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  2. In a separate large bowl, add the milk, egg, pumpkin puree, vanilla and brown sugar. Whisk the mixture until combined.
  3. Add in the flour mixture. Mix.
  4. Fill a Dutch oven/cast iron pot with at least 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat on medium-high until it reaches 320-350°F. 
  5. Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, dollop the batter into the oil, cooking 4-5 at a time until deep golden brown.
  6. Turn if needed (using tongs). Remove carefully with a spider strainer.
pumpkin fritters with a golden spoon and powdered sugar
crisp on the outside, light on the inside

Substitutions

Sugar: You may use white granulated sugar if you do not have brown sugar on hand.

Flour: Almond flour is the recommended gluten-free substitute for all-purpose flour.

Sugar-free: Looking for a sugar-free substitute? Try Swerve brand (or erythritrol-based) sweetener for best results.

How to store fritters

Store fritters in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week.

How to reheat fritters

For best results, reheat in the oven at 350°F until crisp on the outside (about 5-8 minutes).

Microwaving is not recommended, as it reduced crisp and makes the fritters soggy.

fritters frying in oil
fry in at least 2 inches of oil for best results

FAQ

Can I freeze these fritters?

Allow the fritters to cool fully before placing them in a ziplock bag and freezing them.

They’ll last up to two months.

It’s critical to reheat the fritters until they’re hot in the middle, not simply warm. Allow the fritters to cool slightly before serving.

How to cool fritters

The best way to cool fritters is to place them on a tray lined with paper towels.

This insures they’re not too greasy.

fritters with sugar, cinnamon stick and towel

Tips for the perfect pumpkin fritters

  • Use tongs to turn the fritters during the frying process.
  • Fritters can potentially fall apart if they become stuck to the pan: use enough oil, don’t flip too fast or too often, and use a non-stick pan.
  • Remove when just crisp and golden on the outside.
  • Add a light dusting of powdered sugar (a little goes a long way).
  • serve with coffee or hot chocolate

Cooking fritters at a high temperature is not recommended. Preheat the pan first, then fry the fritters over medium to low heat.

adding powdered sugar to fritters
adding powdered sugar to pumpkin fritters

Other toppings for fritters

  • buttercream frosting
  • caramel drizzle
  • pumpkin pie spice + confectioner’s sugar
  • chocolate glaze
light and fluffy pumpkin fritter with a bite taken out

Pumpkin Fritters

Make these light and fluffy pumpkin fritters for breakfast or dessert. Try with a warm cup of hot chocolate or coffee for the ultimate treat!
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 46kcal
Author: chunkyinkentucky

Equipment

  • large non-stick pot

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1¼ tsp baking powder
  • 3 tbsp light brown sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • vegetable oil for frying (2 inches in pan)

Cinnamon Powdered Sugar Topping

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  • In a separate large bowl, add the pumpkin puree, milk, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla. Whisk the mixture until smooth and combined.
  • Add in the flour mixture. Mix just until combined and no lumps remaining.
  • Fill a Dutch oven/cast iron pot with at least 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat on medium-high until it reaches 320-350°F. 
  • Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, dollop the batter into the oil, cooking 4-5 at a time until deep golden brown.
  • Remove fritters from the oil with the spider tool and place on a tray lined with paper towels.
  • Dust the fritters with cinnamon powdered sugar.

Notes

Tips

  • Fritters can potentially fall apart if they become stuck to the pan: use enough oil, don’t flip too fast or too often, and use a non-stick pan.
  • Remove when just crisp and golden on the outside.
  • Add a light dusting of powdered sugar (a little goes a long way).
  • serve with coffee or hot chocolate
Cooking fritters at a high temperature is not recommended. Preheat the pan first, then fry the fritters over medium to low heat.

Freezing/Reheating

Freeze for up to 2 months in a zippered bag. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F after thawing overnight in refrigerator. Do not microwave to re-heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritter | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1615IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

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