Carrot Fritters

Name: Carrot Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20 fritters
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 3 cups shredded carrots; Canola oil for frying; Optional: Chervil or chopped parsley, and ranch salad dressing or sour cream

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 20 fritters

Test Kitchen Approved

Crispy and mild flavored, this fun finger food always gets snatched up quickly. If there are any leftovers, they reheat well for a snack the next day. —Susan Witt, Fairbury, Nebraska

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 cups shredded carrots
Canola oil for frying
Optional: Chervil or chopped parsley, and ranch salad dressing or sour cream

Directions

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and baking powder. Whisk eggs, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in carrots.
In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1/4 in. frying oil over medium heat. Working in batches, drop batter by 2 tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Press lightly to flatten. Fry until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side, carefully turning once. Drain on paper towels. If desired, top with chervil or chopped parsley and serve with ranch dressing or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

2 fritters: 204 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Crispy and mild-flavored, this fun finger food always gets snatched up quickly. If there are any leftovers, they reheat well for a snack the next day. —Susan Witt, Fairbury, Nebraska

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