# Ricotta Fritters

Crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and like little ricotta clouds once you bite into them. It's an easy Italian appetizer or quick snack!

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Appetizer
- Difficulty: easy
- Diet: vegetarian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb cow’s milk ricotta
- 2 whole egg
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
- 1 cup 00 flour
- 1/2 tbsp baking powder
- fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 whole lemon
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil

## Instructions

1. Mix the ricotta, Parmigiano, flour, baking powder, eggs, salt, pepper, parsley, and lemon zest.
2. If the mixture feels too loose, add a little more flour.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over low to medium-low heat.
4. Spoon 1–2 tbsp of the mixture into the pan and gently flatten.
5. Cook about 2 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. Flip carefully because they’re delicate.
6. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.

## Equipment

- skillet

## Tips

- Ricotta can vary in moisture, so if they start falling apart while frying, add a little more flour to help bind the mixture.

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS4BSDfWY/
- Creator: giovannisiracusaa
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e609951a-c403-428b-ab7c-17eea6e76f0f
- Extracted: 2026-08-01

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