Tomato Fritters

  Appetizers

I got the basic recipe for these fritters from a friend, then I tweaked it for my family's tastes. It's one of our very favorite things in the summer. We love them right after they've been fried, when they're still hot and crispy.

Tomato Fritters

Average Rating: 4.8

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 min./batch
YIELD: about 2-1/2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Dash dried basil
  • Dash dried oregano
  • Dash pepper
  • 1 large tomato, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 to 6 tablespoons water, optional
  • Oil for deep-fat frying

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Gently stir in tomato, onion, cheese, jalapeno and garlic just until moistened. If the batter seems thick, add water 1 Tablespoon at a time to thin it slightly until it loosens up and mixes easily.
  • 2. In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

1 fritter: 40 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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