Description
Amish Onion Fritters are crispy, golden-brown fried cakes made with chopped onions mixed into a lightly sweetened batter featuring cornmeal for added texture. Perfect as a savory snack or side dish, these fritters deliver a delightful crunch and sweet onion flavor, cooked quickly in a skillet for an easy and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp cornmeal
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1-2 tsp salt, or to taste
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
- Oil, for frying (about 1/2 inch deep in skillet)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add milk: Pour the milk into the dry ingredients and stir gently to form a thick batter, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate onions: Fold in the chopped onions thoroughly until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Heat oil: Pour enough oil into a skillet to reach about 1/2 inch depth and heat it over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F (175-190°C).
- Fry fritters: Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, slightly flattening each piece with the back of the spoon to ensure even cooking.
- Cook on both sides: Fry each fritter for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and serve: Remove fritters from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust salt according to your taste preferences.
- Use fresh onions for the best flavor and texture; sweet onions work well, but yellow onions are fine too.
- Maintain proper oil temperature to avoid soggy fritters; too hot and they can brown too quickly without cooking through.
- Serve with sour cream, applesauce, or your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor.
- Fritters are best eaten immediately but can be kept warm in a low oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Amish
