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Crispy Onion Fritters Recipe

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These crispy and flavorful onion fritters are a delightful snack or appetizer, made by frying a seasoned batter of chopped onions, green onions, and a combination of flour, cornmeal, and spices. Perfectly golden and crunchy on the outside, they make a tasty treat served hot with your favorite dip.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Oil (for frying) – about 1 inch in pan
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tablespoon cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ cup + 1 tablespoon cold milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 2 stalks green onions (chopped, including white and green parts)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil: Add about an inch of oil to a heavy-bottomed pan and place it over medium heat to warm it up for frying.
  2. Prepare draining station: Line a small sheet pan or large plate with paper towels and set aside for draining the fritters after frying.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, mixing well to distribute all spices evenly.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Pour the cold milk and lemon juice into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth and combined.
  5. Incorporate onions: Add the chopped onions and green onions to the batter, quickly stirring just to combine all ingredients evenly.
  6. Fry the fritters: Carefully spoon a heaping tablespoon of batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. You’ll need to fry in batches to allow space between fritters.
  7. Cook each side: Fry each fritter for 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on size, until the batter is crispy and golden brown before flipping and frying the other side for an equal time.
  8. Drain and serve: Transfer the cooked fritters to the paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat frying with the remaining batter. Serve immediately, either as-is or with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the fritters from absorbing too much oil.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan as it will lower the oil temperature and result in soggy fritters.
  • Use cold milk to help achieve a crispier texture in the batter.
  • These fritters are best enjoyed fresh and hot for maximum crispiness.
  • Feel free to adjust spices like paprika and garlic powder according to your preference.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/crispy-onion-fritters-recipe/