Peach Fritter Bites

It’s not a carnival without a few fried treats, and these peach fritters are worth the indulgence.

Vegetable oil for frying

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cardamom
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tsp grated orange zest
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• 2 large fresh peaches, diced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
  (to roll the hot fritters in)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a fryer or cast-iron pot, heat 3 inches of vegetable oil to 370˚F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and cardamom.
3. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, orange zest and melted butter.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry, stir until combined and then fold in the peaches.
5. Scoop out heaping tablespoons of the batter, and carefully drop them into the heated oil, being mindful not to overcrowd the fryer.
6. Fry the fritters for about 3 minutes, flipping them after about 2 minutes.
7. When they are golden, remove the fritters with a slotted spoon or tongs, and place them on paper towels to drain.
8. Next, roll the warm fritters in a bowl of sugar to coat, and serve.