Amish onion fritters
Here’s a classic recipe for Amish Onion Fritters—crispy, golden, and full of sweet onion flavor 🧅✨
Amish Onion Fritters
Ingredients
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. Prepare the batter
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In another bowl, beat the egg with milk.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
2. Coat the onions
- Add the sliced onions to the batter, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
3. Fry the fritters
- Heat ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the onion mixture into the hot oil, flattening slightly.
- Fry 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.
- Drain on paper towels.
4. Serve
- Serve warm as a side dish or snack. Optional: sprinkle a little salt or serve with applesauce or sour cream.
Tips & Variations
- Crispier fritters: Let the batter rest 10–15 minutes before frying.
- Cheesy twist: Add ¼ cup shredded cheddar or Parmesan to the batter.
- Sweet-savory: Add a pinch of sugar to bring out the onion’s sweetness.
- Large batch: Keep cooked fritters warm in a 200°F oven while frying the rest.
I can also give you a baked Amish Onion Fritter version that’s lighter but still golden and tasty. Do you want that version?
