"I got the basic recipe for these fritters from a friend, then I tweaked it for my family's tastes. It's one of our very favorite things in the summer. We love them right after they've been fried, when they're still hot and crispy. —Pam Halter, Bridgeton, New Jersey..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Dash dried basil
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Dash dried oregano
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Dash pepper
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1 large tomato, finely chopped
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 to 6 tablespoons water, optional
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Oil for deep-fat frying