Description
These Amish Onion Fritters are crispy, flavorful bites that make a delicious snack or side dish. Made with sweet onions and a savory batter, these fritters are fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Onion Fritters:
- 2 large sweet onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 cup milk
- vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir in the chopped onions until coated.
- Add Milk: Pour in the milk and mix until a thick batter forms.
- Fry the Fritters: Heat oil in a skillet. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot.
Notes
- Perfect as a snack or side dish
- Great with dipping sauces like ranch or spicy aioli
- Use sweet onions for best results
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
