Description
These Amish Onion Fritters are a delightful combination of sweet onions, savory flavors, and a crispy texture. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, these fritters are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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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
Additional:
- 2 1/2 cups finely chopped sweet onions (like Vidalia)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add Onions: Fold in the chopped onions until evenly distributed.
- Fry: Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Drop the batter by heaping tablespoons into the hot oil, flattening slightly. Fry 2–3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Remove fritters with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and serve warm.
Notes
- These fritters pair well with ranch dressing or spicy aioli.
- Keep warm in a 200°F oven if cooking in batches.
- For extra flavor, consider adding smoked paprika or garlic powder to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
