Crispy Onion Fritters
All the goodness of an onion ring but oh so much easier to make.
Ingredients
- ¾ flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornmeal
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¾ milk
- 2½ cups onion, diced
- vegetable oil, for frying
- shredded Jack or Cheddar cheese, for serving
- Ranch dressing, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder and salt.
- Then add milk and stir until most of the lumps are gone.
- Stir in paprika, onion powder and pepper.
- Stir to combine and you have a thick batter, similar to a pancake batter.
- Add the diced onions, and mix until well blended.
- Heat 1/4 inch oil in skillet over medium high heat.
- Drop 1/4 cup batter into the hot oil.
- Flatten batter slightly with the back of a spatula, then brown fritters on both sides until crispy, golden brown.
- Drain on paper towel, and top with shredded cheese if desired.
- Serve with a side of Ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
Add 1/4 cup cooked, chopped bacon to the batter to make them extra decadent!