Best Amish Tomato Fritters Recipes

TOMATO FRITTERS

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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. -Pam Halter, Bridgeton, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash dried basil
Dash dried oregano
Dash pepper
1 large tomato, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 to 6 tablespoons water, optional
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

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 Tbsp. 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 hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

AMISH TOMATO FRITTERS

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Found this on cooks.com, and wanted to try. Posting here for easy access. http://cooks.com/q02at038

Provided by bidness44

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 26 fritters, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon finely minced onion
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 eggs
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

In large bowl combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and basil.
Cut tomatoes in 1/2" pieces and drain. Add them, along with onion, parsley and Worcestershire sauce to flour mixture, but do not mix.
In small bowl beat eggs and add to flour-tomato mixture. Blend lightly with fork.
Heat oil (medium heat) 1/4" oil in skillet. Drop batter by tablespoon, patting them down with back of spoon. Fry until golden brown on one side, then turn and fry other side. Keep fritters warm until serving time.
Makes 26 fritters or 4 to 6 servings. (Prep and cook times are estimated for now.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 580, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6.7, Protein 8.2