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

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.