Here’s a crispy, savory Fried Onion Fritters recipe 🧅✨ — great as a snack, appetizer, or side.
Fried Onion Fritters
Ingredients
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk (or water)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika or chili powder (optional)
- ½ tsp baking powder (for lightness)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Prepare onions
Separate sliced onions into strands and pat dry. - Make batter
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Add egg and milk; mix until smooth and thick enough to coat onions. - Combine
Fold onions into the batter until well coated. - Heat oil
Heat oil in a deep skillet to about 350°F (175°C). - Fry
Drop spoonfuls of onion mixture into hot oil.
Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. - Drain & serve
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve hot.
Tips & Variations
- Extra crispy: Replace ¼ cup flour with cornstarch
- Spiced: Add cumin, garlic powder, or cayenne
- Herbed: Mix in chopped parsley or green onions
- Dips: Ranch, garlic aioli, or spicy ketchup
If you want, I can also give you a Pakora-style (no egg) version or an air-fryer fritter option 😄
