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Spicy Pumpkin Fritters

Name: Spicy Pumpkin Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; Oil for deep-fat frying; Chipotle mayonnaise, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

Makes

about 3 dozen

My husband is a lifelong veggie hater, but he tried these deep-fried pumpkin bites and fell in love. Serve them with chipotle mayo or ranch dressing. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Oil for deep-fat frying
Chipotle mayonnaise, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs, pumpkin, milk and melted butter until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
In a deep cast-iron skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry each side until golden brown, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm. If desired, serve with chipotle mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts

1 fritter: 50 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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