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Amish Onion Fritters

Crispy, golden Amish onion fritters made with chopped onions, cornmeal, and simple pantry ingredients for an old-fashioned comfort side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 fritters
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American Comfort Food, Amish
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 cup cornmeal
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp paprika optional
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2.5 cups onions finely chopped (about 2 medium)
For Frying
  • vegetable oil for frying (about 1 inch deep)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Deep skillet or cast iron pan
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Whisk together all dry ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Beat milk and egg together, then stir into dry ingredients until smooth.
  3. Fold in chopped onions until evenly coated with batter.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve warm with dipping sauce.

Notes

Use sweet onions for the best flavor balance. For extra crispiness, add more cornmeal.