Irish Wensleydale Fritters
A crispy, savory fritter filled with the richness of Irish cheddar and the tang of Wensleydale cheese.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup, crumbled wensleydale cheese
- ●1/2 cup, grated irish cheddar cheese
- ●1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1 cup buttermilk
- ●1 large egg
- ●1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- ●2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ●1 package fritter mix (store-bought)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, buttermilk, egg, onion, and parsley.
- 3
Add the crumbled Wensleydale and grated Irish cheddar cheese to the bowl and mix until well combined.
- 4
Sift the fritter mix into the bowl and stir until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- 6
Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- 7
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 8
Serve the fritters warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.