COCONUT and ORANGE FRITTERS, easy and quick, Carnival sweets to make in 10 minutes, very simple and tasty, loved by both adults and children.
I wanted a tasty idea for Carnival, without spending hours in the kitchen, and these coconut and orange fritters were born: fragrant, soft inside, and golden outside.
They are the classic fried Carnival sweets that you make at the last minute and finish even quicker.
The coconut and orange combination always works: fresh, aromatic, not at all cloying.
These quick fritters are perfect when you crave something delicious but simple, with easy-to-find ingredients.
They are prepared in a bowl, without complicated doughs, an easy Carnival recipe ideal even if you’re not experienced with fried sweets.
Great to serve at the end of a meal, for a snack, or during a party, they are homemade sweets that everyone really likes, especially children.
Follow me in the kitchen today for coconut and orange fritters.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 13 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Frying, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Carnival, All seasons
Ingredients
- 7 oz flour (the one you usually use)
- 1 egg
- 1.5 tbsp butter
- Half packet baking powder
- 3.5 tbsp orange juice
- orange zest
- 2 tbsp grated coconut (desiccated)
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the baking powder, a pinch of salt, the butter in pieces, the egg, the orange juice and zest, mix and add the coconut.
Knead well until the dough is smooth and homogeneous, if necessary add a bit of flour, it is important that it does not stick to your hands.
Divide the dough into 13-14 pieces, make small logs and close them into donuts.
Heat the oil in a deep pot and cook the fritters turning them, a deep pot works better than a pan, they cook better.
Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Bon appétit
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COCONUT and Orange FRITTERS
Useful Tips
If you want even more fragrant fritters, use untreated oranges and also add a pinch of grated zest.
For a lighter version, you can also cook them in an air fryer, spraying them with a little oil.
If you love super indulgent sweets, roll them in granulated sugar just after draining: the sugar adheres better.
You can use fine coconut flour or desiccated coconut, depending on what you have in the pantry.
They are also perfect the next day, just warm them up for a moment.
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FAQ COCONUT and Orange FRITTERS
Can I bake the coconut and orange fritters?
Yes, they become a bit less golden but remain soft. Bake them at 356°F until they are puffed and slightly colored.
Can Carnival fritters be made in an air fryer?
Sure, they’re great. Cook them at 356°F, turning them halfway for an even golden color.
Can I prepare the dough in advance?
It’s better not to. The dough performs best when fried immediately, so the fritters are softer.
Can I replace orange with lemon?
Yes, it’s a great alternative. You’ll get fresh coconut and lemon fritters.
Can I replace orange with lemon?
Yes, it’s a great alternative. You’ll get fresh coconut and lemon fritters.
How to store coconut fritters?
They keep at room temperature for a day, best if covered. The best is to eat them freshly made.
