Description
These Crispy Amish Onion Fritters are golden, crunchy, and bursting with savory onion flavor. Made with a simple batter of flour, cornstarch, and spices, coated with finely chopped yellow onions, and fried to perfection, they make a perfect appetizer or snack. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Fritter Batter
- 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
For Frying
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk together until thoroughly mixed.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk and egg until fully combined, creating a smooth liquid mixture.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir well until a thick batter forms without lumps.
- Add Onions: Fold the finely chopped yellow onions into the batter gently to coat them evenly without overmixing.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil to a depth of about 1/2 inch and heat over medium heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C), hot enough for frying.
- Fry Fritters: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of batter carefully into the hot oil, then flatten each slightly with the back of the spoon to form fritters. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and achieve a crispy texture.
- Drain Excess Oil: Transfer the cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and keep them crisp.
- Serve Warm: Serve the fritters while hot, optionally with sides like ranch dressing or spicy mayo for added flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, serve your fritters with ranch dressing or spicy mayo as a dip.
- Keep finished fritters warm by placing them in a 200°F oven while frying the remaining batter.
- Use a food processor to chop the onions quickly and evenly for consistent texture throughout.
