VIDALIA ONION FRITTERS
The French term amuse bouche (which means "amuse the mouth") describes tiny appetizers that are served with drinks to awaken the palate. One such complimentary amuse bouche that we serve out Chanterelle clients as they sip their aperitifs and look over the menu is these little fritters, which come with a slightly exotic Tamarind Dipping Sauce. The restaurant staff likes them, too: After a long, late shift, when we often have snacks before we clean up and go home, we can't resist indulging in the fritters, although we usually dip them in hot sauce since there's rarely any Tamarind Dipping Sauce left in the kitchen. Sweet Vidalia onions are harvested in the spring and are best at that time, when they're freshest. They can be found the rest of the year for as long as the supply lasts. If you can't find Vidalias, try another sweet onion like Maui (Hawaii) or Walla Walla (Washington). At other times of year you could use Spanish onions as a substitute.
Provided by David Waltuck
Categories Onion Appetizer Fry Cocktail Party Oscars Back to School Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Family Reunion Poker/Game Night Deep-Fry Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes enough for a crowd (35-40 fritters)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Place 1 3/4 cups flour, the baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to mix.
- 2. Place 2 cups of the milk, the eggs, vinegar, and hot sauce in another bowl and whisk until blended, then pour into the flour mixture and whisk until just blended; do not overmix. Stir in the sliced onions and let the batter rest for 30 minutes. It should be slightly thicker than heavy cream. If it isn't, sprinkle in a little more flour. If it's too thick, add a little more milk. The batter should look somewhat free-form, not doughy.
- 3. Preheat the oven to its lowest setting.
- 4. Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 4 inches into a large, heavy saucepan and heat to 375°F on a deep-fry thermometer. Drop the onion fritter batter into the hot oil by the tablespoonful, a few at a time, and fry, turning once, until the fritters are golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes in all. The fritters will have an irregular, spiderlike look, with a few loose pieces of onion escaping here and there. Check a fritter by breaking it open to see if the center Is cooked; it it still seems unset, cook 1 minute more. Drain on paper towels. Place the fritters in the oven to keep warm while you finish frying them all. Serve on a doily-lined platter or in a lined woven basket accompanied by the dipping sauce in one or more bowls.
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BURNA GRAPHER
[email protected]These fritters are perfect for a quick and easy snack.
Kevin Mukisira
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of onion fritters, but these are amazing. The Vidalia onions make all the difference.
Wazeerkhan Wazeerkhan
[email protected]These fritters are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Anushka Kukard
[email protected]I've made these fritters several times and they're always a hit. I love the crispy coating and the fluffy interior.
nkechi enekwechi
[email protected]These fritters are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.
Accidental Awesomeness
[email protected]I love that these fritters are baked instead of fried. It makes them a healthier option.
zebedee sausi
[email protected]These fritters are so easy to make, even a beginner cook can do it.
Segun Kolawole
[email protected]I made these fritters for a brunch party and they were the star of the show.
Hotshotz Automotive
[email protected]These fritters are so good, I could eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Kayden Suttle
[email protected]I've tried several different onion fritter recipes, but this one is by far the best.
Charlotte Round
[email protected]These fritters are a great way to use up leftover onions.
Ibrahim Siddique
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and savory in these fritters. The Vidalia onions really shine through.
Sara Mon
[email protected]These onion fritters are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Youssef Abidi
[email protected]I made these fritters for my family and they were a huge hit. Even my picky kids loved them.
Alexis Williams
[email protected]These fritters are a great appetizer or side dish. They're also perfect for potlucks and parties.
Kasun Rangashan
[email protected]I was skeptical about these fritters at first, but they turned out to be amazing. The Vidalia onions give them a really sweet flavor.
Salman afridi
[email protected]These onion fritters are so addictive! I could easily eat a whole batch by myself.
Nazeer Mangal
[email protected]I've made these fritters several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a great way to use up extra onions.
mhiz favy
[email protected]These Vidalia onion fritters were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.