Vidalia Onion Fritters
Vidalia Onion Fritters is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place 1 3/4 cups flour, the baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to mix.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace 1 3/4 cups flour, the baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to mix.
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.
Preheat the oven to its lowest setting.
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.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.