Ricotta Orange Fritters

• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup olive oil
• Confectioners sugar for dusting

1. Whisk together egg and granulated sugar, then whisk in zest, juice, ricotta, flour, and salt until just combined.
2. Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
3. Working in batches of 4, spoon 1 tablespoon of batter per fritter into oil and fry, turning over once, until golden on both sides, about 2 minutes.
4. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and cool slightly.
5. Dust fritters with confectioners sugar and serve immediately.

egg, granulated sugar, orange zest, orange juice, wholemilk ricotta, flour, salt, olive oil, confectioners sugar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ricotta-orange-fritters-107832 (may not work)