🧅🍽️ Amish Onion Fritters
Amish Onion Fritters are golden, crispy onion cakes made with sweet onions, a simple batter, and fried to perfection. They’re a classic comfort food, perfect as a side dish, snack, or appetizer.
🛒 Ingredients
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2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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2 large eggs
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½ cup milk
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1–2 cups vegetable oil for frying
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Optional: fresh herbs like parsley or chives
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prepare onions: Separate slices into rings or small pieces.
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Make batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat eggs with milk. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a smooth batter.
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Coat onions: Dip onion slices into the batter until fully coated.
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Heat oil: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
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Fry fritters: Carefully place coated onions in the oil. Fry 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding.
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Drain: Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
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Serve: Sprinkle with salt and optional fresh herbs. Serve warm.
🍽️ Tips & Variations
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Add grated cheese or garlic powder to the batter for extra flavor.
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Serve with sour cream or ranch for dipping.
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For a lighter version, bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Mix in thinly sliced zucchini or carrots with the onions for a veggie twist.
These fritters are crispy on the outside, soft and sweet on the inside—perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
If you want, I can also share a gluten-free Amish onion fritter recipe that stays just as crispy. Do you want me to do that?