Warm Fresh Fig Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
vegetable oil, for frying (about 2 cups)
12 large ripe figs, stems trimmed (or 16 small ripe figs)
powdered sugar

Preparation

In a bowl, whisk the milk and egg together; stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until the mixture is smooth.
Heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat until it is hot enough to sizzle and brown a crust of bread (about 365\u00b0).
Using tongs, dip the figs, one at a time, into the batter, turning to thickly coat.
Fry 1-2 fritters at a time in the hot oil until golden all over, about 2 minutes per side.
Drain the fritters briefly on a double layer of paper towels; then transfer to a wire rack and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar; serve warm.