Description
Crispy deep fried onion balls deliver bold crunch with savory onion flavor. They’re perfect for snacking or sharing.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper
Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Chop the 2 large onions into tiny, uniform pieces. Soak them in cold water for 10 minutes to soften their sharp bite.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine 1 cup flour, ½ cup cornmeal, 1 teaspoon each of baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to your taste.
- Pour ½ cup milk and 1 beaten egg into the dry ingredients. Whisk until your batter reaches a smooth, consistent texture without overmixing.
- Gently fold the chopped onions into the batter, ensuring every piece gets evenly coated with the mixture.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan, filling it about 2 inches deep. Heat to 375°F, watching for a slight shimmer on the oil’s surface.
- Using a spoon, carefully drop small dollops of the onion batter into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes, turning once to achieve an even golden-brown color.
- Transfer the crispy onion balls to a paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess oil to drain. Serve immediately while they’re hot and crunchy.
Notes
- Soak onions in cold water to mellow their sharp bite and create a smoother flavor profile for your onion balls.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to keep oil around 350°F for consistent, crispy results that aren’t greasy or undercooked.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend and use cornmeal that’s certified gluten-free.
- Add extra crunch by mixing finely chopped herbs like chives or parsley into the batter for a fresh, bright accent.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Deep-Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg