Peach Fritters

Move over, donut shops – my homemade recipe for peach fritters is way better than anything you guys have! Seriously though, these fritters are pretty hard to beat. And when paired with an Iced Sugar Cookie Latte, you’re bound to have a great day!

Juicy ripe peaches are mixed throughout the homemade dough that fries perfectly! These fritters are wonderfully crisp and crunchy on the outside, warm and doughy on the inside. And as much as I love a good baked donut or an air fryer recipe, sometimes you just can’t beat a classic fried fritter. If you aren’t feeling peachy, an apple fritter just might be up your alley!

How to Make Peach Fritters

• Heat the oil. Heat your frying oil in a deep skillet to about 365 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a candy/frying thermometer to ensure accurate temperature and to gauge temperature throughout the cooking process, ensuring it doesn’t dip too low or get too hot.
• Make the batter. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs then add the milk and butter and whisk again until combined. Add flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt and stir to combine.
• Stir in the peaches. Gently fold in the peaches until just combined.
• Fry the fritters. Add 3-4 tablespoons of batter to the oil then add 1-2 more fritters to the pan and fry each for 2-3 minutes on each side or until light and golden on each side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate or on a metal baking rack set over a baking sheet. Repeat the frying process until all the batter has been used up. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.
• Make the icing and drizzle. In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until it reaches your desired consistency for icing then drizzle over the cooled fritters with a fork or spoon.

Pro tip: when adding them to the hot oil, try to clump the 3-4 tablespoons of batter close together so they will have that fritter shape!

Variations

• Instead of an icing glaze on top, make a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon and toss the fritters in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
• You can use a different fruit if you prefer, but try to use fresh fruit otherwise it’ll be too wet.

Storing Instructions

In an airtight container at room temperature, these fresh fritters will stay tasty for about 2-3 days. To reheat, use an air fryer to warm through or use a toaster oven. A microwave might make it soggy!