“Better than Donuts” CRISPY Spanish Dessert Fritters

These crispy Spanish dessert fritters, known as tortitas crujientes con azucar, have a light crispy texture with a delicious interior, are made with basic pantry staples, and done in just 30 minutes. Serve them as a dessert or even for breakfast, next to a couple of fried eggs for a sweet & savory treat.

To make the batter, I used a combination of all-purpose flour and cornstarch. You can use other types of flour besides all-purpose, such as almond flour, chickpea flour, or even oat flour. As for the liquid, I used low-fat milk, but you can also use full-fat, nonfat, or even a plant-based milk.

What truly flavors these fritters is the extra virgin olive oil. Of course, you can use other types of oil or even butter if you like. But I tell you, by using extra virgin is what gives these fritters that beautiful lift of goodness.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: It took me about 3 minutes per side to crisp up the fritters. It might take you less or more. Just ensure the heat is on medium and nothing higher. Otherwise, the fritters will brown too quickly on the outside and not fully cook on the inside.

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
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CRISPY Spanish Dessert Fritters | Tortitas Crujientes con Azucar

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine Spanish

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 15 fritters

Calories 93 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 90 ml
• 2/3 cup all purpose flour 80 grams
• 1/3 cup cornstarch 40 grams
• 1 tsp baking powder 4 grams
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar 25 grams
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder 1.25 grams
• 1/4 tsp sea salt 1.50 grams
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup low fat milk 90 ml
• 1 lemon
• powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Add the flour into a large bowl, along with the cornstarch, baking powder, granulated sugar, cinnamon powder, and salt, whisk together until well mixed

2. Make a well in the middle, crack in the eggs, and whisk the eggs, then add in the milk, and whisk it all together until you get a thick batter with no lumps, then add in a kiss of lemon zest, and give it one final whisk

3. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

4. After a couple of minutes, start adding in spoonfuls of the batter, you want all the fritters in a single layer and evenly spaced, cook in batches, fry for 3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy, then transfer into a dish with paper towels, and top off with a kiss of powdered sugar while still hot

5. Once all the fritters are done, transfer them into a serving dish and serve immediately, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

CRISPY Spanish Dessert Fritters | Tortitas Crujientes con Azucar

Amount Per Serving

Calories 93 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 0.002g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 22mg7%

Sodium 78mg3%

Potassium 33mg1%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 0.4g2%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 44IU1%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 29mg3%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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