Dusted Vanilla Ricotta Fritters

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   ["In a large saucepan or deep fryer, heat 2"" of vegetable oil to 375u00b0.", "Cover a wire rack with paper towels and place on a baking sheet near your heated oil.", "While the oil is heating, in a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar and vanilla with a wooden spoon. Add ricotta and blend until smooth. Add flour and baking powder and combine until JUST blended.", "Using a very small ice cream scoop, melon baller or 2 teaspoons, slide 8 walnut-size balls of fritter batter into the hot oil.", "Fry until deep golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.", "Transfer fritters to rack with a slotted spoon to drain.", "Continue frying in batches of 8.", "Arrange on a platter and dust well with confectioners' sugar and/or cinnamon sugar and serve with your favorite preserve."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.