Description
Irresistibly delicious and easy to make, Amish Onion Fritters are crispy, golden bites that transform humble onions into a game-changing appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Optional spices: garlic powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper
- Chopped herbs like parsley or green onions
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Fresh herbs for garnish
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for dipping
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Slice the onions into ¼-inch pieces.
- Create the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, egg, milk, baking powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine onions with batter: Add the sliced onions to the batter and coat well.
- Heat the oil: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat to about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the fritters: Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain and serve: Remove fritters and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Notes
Swap out ingredients for seasonal variations or dietary preferences. They can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg