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Lemon Ricotta Fritter Recipe

Lemon Ricotta Fritters are a savory fritter recipe. Smooth and and rich, they are filled with cheese with subtle lemon and sage. Served with garlic aioli!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 24 fritters
Calories: 134 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Fritters:
  • 16 ounces whole milk ricotta
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese , finely grated
  • inch vegetable oil , enough to fill up to 1of your frying pan
  • 1 cup Garlic Aioli

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl or with your stand mixer, blend the ricotta and eggs until fully combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sage and salt. Gradually add to ricotta mixture until combined. Fold in lemon zest and finely grated pecorino romano cheese. Cover and chill for a minimum of 30 minutes or as much as 24 hours.
  3. Fill a large frying pan with 1-inch of frying oil. Heat over medium heat until hot. Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, spoon batter into hot oil. Use a metal spatula or fry spoon to flip after lightly browned on each side. This process is relatively quick and will only take about 1-2 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove to a wire rack over a baking sheet. You can place in the oven on the "keep warm" setting or 200°F.
  5. Sprinkle with a flakey sea salt before serving with your desired dipping sauce.
  6. If you've tried this recipe, come back to let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

  • We recommend using a whole milk ricotta cheese. The liquid differs from brand to brand, we used Galbani. Some users have reported needing to use more flour to reach the desired consistency. 
  • If you are using a reduced fat ricotta cheese, you may need to drain off some of the liquid. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 134kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 208mg (9%) Potassium 89mg (3%) Vitamin A 140IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24fritters

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134

% Daily Value*

Calories 134kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Potassium 89mg 2%
Vitamin A 140IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.