Fluffy Lemon Fritters ready in 10 minutes—bright, pillowy, and dangerously snackable. No yeast, no waiting, no fuss.
Let’s do it.
🍋 Fluffy Lemon Fritters (10-Minute Recipe)
Ingredients (Makes ~10 fritters)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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Zest of 1 lemon
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1 large egg
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1/3 cup milk
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1 tbsp melted butter or oil
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For frying
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Vegetable oil
Optional lemon glaze
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Batter (2 minutes)
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In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
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Add egg, milk, butter, and lemon juice.
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Stir just until combined—don’t overmix.
Step 2: Fry (5 minutes)
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Heat 1–1½ inches of oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
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Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil.
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Fry 1–2 minutes per side until golden and puffed.
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Drain on paper towels.
Step 3: Glaze or Dust (3 minutes)
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Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm fritters
OR dust with powdered sugar.
⭐ Tips for Extra Fluffiness
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Oil must be hot (test with a drop of batter—it should sizzle immediately)
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Don’t overcrowd the pan
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Batter should be thick but scoopable
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Fresh lemon zest = big flavor
🔁 Quick Variations
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Blueberry lemon fritters (fold in berries)
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Lemon cream cheese fritters (add 2 tbsp cream cheese)
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Air-fryer version (I can share this!)
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Baked version (lighter, still fluffy)
These are crispy outside, soft inside, and bursting with lemon—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or “just one more.”
If you want, I can also give you:
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A no-fry skillet version
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A keto / low-carb lemon fritter
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Or a savory citrus fritter twist