Onion Patties – While everyone has heard of onion rings before, my favorite friend onion was always the patty. Onion patties as a side for meatloaf…yum.
History. A British recipe from 1802 calls for cutting onions into slices, dipping them into a batter including Parmesan cheese, and deep frying them in lard. It suggests serving them with a sauce of melted butter and mustard. Many recipes for deep-fried onion slices or rings are found starting in the early 20th century …
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Onion Patties
While everyone has heard of onion rings before, my favorite friend onion was always the patty. Onion patties as a side for meatloaf…yum.
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Servings: 12
Calories: 59kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornmeal
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups onion chopped
- shortening or oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients, then add milk and stir. This will give you a thick batter.
- Add onions and mix until well blended.
- Heat 1/2 inch oil in skillet over medium high heat. Drop batter by tablespoons into the hot oil.
- Flatten with the back of a spatula, then brown on both sides until crispy, golden brown.
- Drain on paper towel, sprinkle salt to taste.
Notes
You can make these even more craveworthy by adding 1/4 cup crumbled, cooked bacon to the batter before cooking. Other tasty add ins include: 1/4 cup green pepper, 1/4 cup cooked mushroom, or sprinkle cheddar on top after you’ve finished cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg
