SPICY PUMPKIN FRITTERS

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My husband is a lifelong veggie hater, but he tried these deep-fried pumpkin bites and fell in love. Serve them with chipotle mayo or ranch dressing. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Oil for deep-fat frying
Chipotle mayonnaise, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs, pumpkin, milk and melted butter until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened., In a deep cast-iron skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry each side until golden brown, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm. If desired, serve with chipotle mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.