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Puerto Rican Pumpkin Fritters - Barriguitas de Viejas

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Servings 12 fritters
puerto rican barriguitas de vieja

Ingredients

  • 16 oz pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  • Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon and, set aside. 
  • Whisk wet ingredients until combined. 
  • Add dry ingredients slowly and whisk until well combined. 
  • Preheat the oil to 375 degrees. 
  • Using a large spoon or a cookie scoop drop the batter and fry for about 3 minutes on one side, flip carefully using tongs or a spider and, fry for another 3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oil carefully and place fitters over a plate lined up with paper towels. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before eating or coating with sugar. 

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