Blueberry Fritters (Bursting with Berries, Dusted in Sugar)

Blueberry fritters are everything a donut wants to be. Crispy, golden outside. Soft, fluffy inside. Bursting with juicy blueberries and lemon zest. Drizzle with glaze. Eat warm. Lose your mind.

Ingredients

Makes 12-14 fritters.

For the Fritters:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (50g) sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup (120ml) milk
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, don’t thaw)
• Vegetable oil for frying

For the Glaze (Optional):

• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk or lemon juice

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Make Batter

1. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and lemon zest.
2. Pour wet into dry. Stir until just combined (don’t overmix). Gently fold in blueberries.

Step 2: Heat Oil

1. Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C).

Step 3: Fry Fritters

1. Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, drop ¼-cup portions of batter into hot oil. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
2. Fry 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cooked through.
3. Drain on paper towels.

Step 4: Glaze (Optional)

1. Whisk powdered sugar and milk/lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over warm fritters.
2. Or roll in cinnamon sugar immediately after frying.

Step 5: Serve

1. Serve warm. Watch them disappear.

Summary

Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Total: 30 min

Yield: 12-14 fritters | Difficulty: Easy

Storage Notes

Best fresh day-of. Fridge 2 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes (crispy returns). Never microwave — gets sad and soggy. Freeze unglazed fritters for 3 months.