Description
Crispy cornmeal fritters with Parmesan, a popular Australian snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk and egg. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in Parmesan and parsley.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, let batter rest 10 minutes before frying.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 8g