Description
These crispy Onion and Feta Fritters served with a Sweet Chilli Soy Dipping Sauce are a delightful fusion appetizer that combines the sweetness of onions with the tanginess of feta cheese, all fried to perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Fritters:
- 2 medium yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Sweet Chilli Soy Dipping Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Onions: Place sliced onions in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, let sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess liquid.
- Mix the Batter: In a bowl, combine onions, feta, parsley, eggs, flour, baking powder, and pepper. Mix until a thick batter forms.
- Fry the Fritters: Heat oil in a skillet, scoop batter into the oil, flatten slightly, fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Make the Dipping Sauce: Whisk together sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Serve: Serve fritters warm with dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- You can use red onions for added sweetness or add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- These fritters are perfect as a vegetarian appetizer or paired with a salad for a light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters with sauce
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
