Delicious Fresh Peach Fritters

I whip up these Fresh Peach Fritters when peaches are in season and I want something comforting and indulgent. They’re golden on the outside, pillowy-soft inside, and bursting with sweet, juicy peach flavor—I can’t resist them fresh from the skillet.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I love how simple ingredients and fresh peaches come together in a batter that’s lightly fried to perfection. The fritters are tender enough to showcase the fruit but crisp enough to satisfy that crave-for-crunch moment. They’re sweet without being heavy—ideal for breakfast, dessert, or whenever I want a fruity treat.

ingredients

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• Fresh ripe peaches, peeled and diced

• All-purpose flour

• Granulated sugar

• Baking powder

• Salt

• Milk

• Egg

• Vanilla extract

• Melted butter

• Vegetable oil (for frying)

• Optional dusting: powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar

directions

1. I start by whisking together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, I combine milk, beaten egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter.

3. I gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

4. I then fold in the diced peaches until evenly distributed in the batter.

5. I heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat until it reaches around 175 °C (350 °F), or when a little batter sizzles upon dropping in.

6. I drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil, giving each space to puff. I fry until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side.

7. I transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

8. Finally, I lightly dust them with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar while still warm.

Servings and timing

• Servings: Makes about 12 medium fritters—enough for 4–6 as a snack or dessert.

• Prep time: ~15 minutes

• Cook time: ~10 minutes

• Total time: ~25 minutes

Variations

• Add spices: I sometimes stir in ½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg into the batter for warm flavor.

• Glazed version: I whisk together powdered sugar with a splash of milk or lemon juice for a glaze and drizzle it over the fritters.

• Mini bites: I drop batter by teaspoonfuls for mini fritters—perfect for bite-sized snacking.

• Fruit mix: I mix in blueberries or raspberries along with peaches for a berry-peach combo.

storage/reheating

I store leftover fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day. To reheat, I pop them in a 175 °C (350 °F) oven for about 5 minutes to crisp them up again—perfectly warm and crisp.

FAQs

How ripe should the peaches be?

I use peaches that are sweet but still firm enough to hold their shape when diced—they shouldn’t be overly soft or mealy.

Can I bake these instead of frying?

Yes—I preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F), drop batter onto a greased baking sheet, and bake for about 12–15 minutes, flipping once halfway through until golden.

Can I use frozen peaches?

I thaw and drain them well and pat them dry before folding into the batter to prevent excess moisture.

What if the batter is too thick or thin?

If it’s too thick, I add a splash more milk until it’s thick but scoopable. If it’s too thin, I sprinkle in a bit more flour until it holds shape better.

Can I make the batter ahead of time?

I don’t recommend too long—up to 30 minutes in the fridge is fine, but longer makes it dense. Fresh batter yields the best puff.

Conclusion

I hope these Peach Fritters bring as much joy to your kitchen as they do to mine—crispy, juicy, and downright irresistible. They celebrate summer’s sweetest fruit in a bite-sized delight sure to brighten anyone’s day.