Description
Delightfully savory fritters that combine the natural sweetness of onions with a crispy coating, perfect for snacking or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Cornmeal
- 2 Eggs
- 2 cloves Garlic, freshly minced
- 1/4 cup Fresh herbs (parsley or chives)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Vegetable or Canola oil, for frying
Instructions
- Begin by finely chopping your onions.
- Combine the chopped onions with garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Whisk together the flour and cornmeal in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix in the onion concoction with the eggs until you reach a thick batter-like consistency.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and coat with oil.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot skillet, flattening them slightly.
- Fry in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until deep golden brown.
- Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
These fritters can be customized with spices or cheese for added flavor. Ensure the oil temperature is just right to achieve a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: onion fritters, snack, vegetarian, golden fritters, homemade, comfort food