Onion and Potato Fritters
Onion and Potato Fritters
Ingredients
- 4 red onions, medium, sliced into half-moons
- 1 teaspoon salt, for soaking onions
- 2 eggs, whole
- 1 potato, grated
- 2 tablespoons wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt, for the mixture
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onions by slicing 4 medium red onions into thin half-moon shapes. Place the sliced onions in a medium bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cover the sliced onions with water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix by hand to ensure all onions are submerged and salted. Let the onions soak for 15 minutes to mellow their flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
While the onions are soaking, grate the potato and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
After 15 minutes, drain the onions thoroughly, pressing out any excess water. Transfer the drained onions to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
To the bowl with the onions, add the 2 whole eggs, the grated potato, 2 tablespoons of wheat flour, and 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Season the mixture with 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley (or to taste), 1 teaspoon of salt, a pinch of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Heat about 2 cups of vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. The oil should be deep enough to partially submerge the fritters.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Carefully drop spoonfuls of the onion and potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon to form fritters. Do not overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Fry the fritters for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 10
Remove the cooked fritters from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Serve the Onion and Potato Fritters hot, optionally with a dipping sauce like garlic mayonnaise or a fresh salad.
⏱️ 1 min
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Onion and Potato Fritters
Ingredients
- 4 red onions, medium, sliced into half-moons
- 1 teaspoon salt, for soaking onions
- 2 eggs, whole
- 1 potato, grated
- 2 tablespoons wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt, for the mixture
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onions by slicing 4 medium red onions into thin half-moon shapes. Place the sliced onions in a medium bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cover the sliced onions with water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix by hand to ensure all onions are submerged and salted. Let the onions soak for 15 minutes to mellow their flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
While the onions are soaking, grate the potato and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
After 15 minutes, drain the onions thoroughly, pressing out any excess water. Transfer the drained onions to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
To the bowl with the onions, add the 2 whole eggs, the grated potato, 2 tablespoons of wheat flour, and 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Season the mixture with 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley (or to taste), 1 teaspoon of salt, a pinch of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Heat about 2 cups of vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. The oil should be deep enough to partially submerge the fritters.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Carefully drop spoonfuls of the onion and potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon to form fritters. Do not overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Fry the fritters for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 10
Remove the cooked fritters from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Serve the Onion and Potato Fritters hot, optionally with a dipping sauce like garlic mayonnaise or a fresh salad.
⏱️ 1 min