Description
Amish Onion Fritters are crispy, golden-brown fried patties made from a simple batter of flour, cornmeal, and sweet onions. These savory bites are perfect as an appetizer or side dish, offering a delightful combination of crunch and mild onion sweetness. Easy to prepare and great for gatherings, they are best served hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
Other
- 2 cups finely chopped sweet onion
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Mix: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined to ensure consistent texture and flavor.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the milk and egg together until smooth and fully blended to incorporate air for a light batter.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the wet milk and egg mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen fritters.
- Fold in Onions: Carefully fold in the finely chopped sweet onions to distribute them evenly throughout the batter without breaking them down.
- Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or frying pan to about 1/2 inch depth and heat over medium heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C), ideal for frying.
- Fry Fritters: Using a heaping tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Flatten each scoop slightly with the back of the spoon for even cooking.
- Cook Each Side: Fry each fritter for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until they turn golden brown and develop a crispy texture. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them onto paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Best served fresh with dipping sauces such as ranch dressing or spicy mayo for added flavor.
- Use yellow or sweet onions for the best natural sweetness and taste.
- To maintain crispness, avoid overcrowding the pan during frying, allowing each fritter enough space to cook evenly.
- Adjust oil temperature as needed to keep fritters from absorbing too much oil or burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
