Amish Onion Fritters
Crispy, golden Amish Onion Fritters that are easy to make and perfect as a snack or side dish, served best with a creamy dip.
Ingredients
For the fritters
- 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped Use yellow onions for balanced flavor.
- 1 cup all purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
- 1 tsp baking powder Helps fritters puff slightly.
- 1 tsp sugar Enhances the sweetness of the onions.
- 1 tsp salt Adjust seasonings to taste.
- 1/2 tsp black pepper For seasoning.
- 1/2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika Adds a subtle flavor.
- 2/3 cup milk Adjust to achieve the desired batter consistency.
- Oil for frying oil for shallow frying Use enough oil for frying.
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop the onions small so they mix evenly and cook through in the batter.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
- Pour in the milk and stir until it makes a thick batter. If it seems dry, add a tablespoon of milk at a time.
- Fold in the onions. The batter should cling to them without dripping off too fast.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet with about 1/4 inch of oil over medium to medium high heat.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of batter into the oil, flatten lightly with the spoon.
- Cook until deep golden on one side, about 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Transfer to a rack or paper towels. Sprinkle with a touch of salt while hot.
Notes
Serve hot with ranch, chipotle mayo, or yogurt dip. Oil temperature is crucial for achieving the desired crunch!