Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Peel and grate or thinly slice the onions. If grating, gently squeeze out excess moisture using a clean tea towel.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and sugar.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until just combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Whisk briefly until just incorporated. A few lumps are perfectly fine; do not overwork the batter.
  5. Gently fold the prepared onions into the batter until evenly distributed. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Pour the oil into your skillet to a depth of about ½ inch. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers (approximately 350°F / 175°C).
  7. Drop large tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil, spacing them well apart to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  8. Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Carefully remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels or a wire rack to drain excess oil. Season immediately with an extra pinch of salt while hot.
  10. Serve hot, optionally with sour cream and chives or apple butter.