The Best Vegetable Fritters | Simple Cooking at Home

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but canola is more budget-friendly.

Start by making the batter with 1 cup of all-purpose flour.

Add 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder to the flour.

Sprinkle in onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika, about 1 teaspoon each.

Pour in 1/2 cup of sparkling water and 1/2 cup of half and half into the mixture.

Mix until combined, adjusting thickness with more half and half or sparkling water if necessary.

Add 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise to the batter for flavor and texture.

Stir in 1/4 cup of shredded cheese and 1 cup of frozen mixed vegetables.

Season with about 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt and black pepper.

Let the batter rest for at least 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat and add enough extra virgin olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan.

Wait for the oil to heat until small bubbles appear, indicating readiness.

Spoon hefty portions of batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Fry the fritters for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove the fritters and place them on a sheet pan.

Preheat the oven to 300°F and transfer the fritters to the oven to keep warm and rise further.

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