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Tomato Fritters

Tomato Fritters

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizers, Snacks
Servings 2 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 dash basil dried
  • 1 dash oregano dried
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 1 large tomato finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 to 6 tbs water optional
  • oil for deep-fat frying

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Notes

Tomato Fritters

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
Test Kitchen tips
  • The water in this recipe is optional. It will depend on how ripe and juicy your tomatoes are.
  • Fry one fritter as a test. If the middle is still undercooked when the exterior is golden brown, add some water to the batter to loosen it and make a slightly thinner fritter.
  • Whip up a side dip of sour cream mixed with chopped fresh basil, chives and fresh cracked pepper to take it up a notch.
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