Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal1/4 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten3/4 cup 2% milk1 small onion, finely choppedOil for deep-fat frying

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk the egg, milk and onion; add to dry ingredients just until combined.

In a cast-iron Dutch oven or an electric skillet, heat oil to 365°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 2-1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.