Description
Amish Onion Fritters are a classic comfort food featuring thinly sliced onions enveloped in a light, flavorful batter and fried to crisp perfection. These easy, golden-brown fritters are irresistibly crunchy on the outside, tender inside, and perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat that captures homestyle, rustic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Onion Mixture
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- Pinch of salt (for sweating onions)
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
For Frying and Serving
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Onions: Place the thinly sliced onions in a large bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Allow the onions to sit for about 10 minutes, which helps to draw out excess moisture and enhances their sweetness. Afterward, drain off any liquid released during this time.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. This creates a well-seasoned base for your batter.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk and egg. Beat them together until well mixed and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the buttermilk and egg mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently just until combined, being careful not to overmix—the batter should be slightly lumpy for light fritters.
- Fold in the Onions: Add the drained onions to the batter and fold together until the onions are evenly coated. Every slice should get some of the flavorful mixture.
- Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet or deep fryer to a depth of about 1 to 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (177°C), or until a small bit of batter sizzles immediately when added.
- Fry the Fritters: Using a large spoon or small scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter with onions into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding. Allow each fritter to cook for 3-4 minutes per side, flipping once, until golden brown and crisp.
- Drain the Fritters: Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the cooked fritters from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels. This absorbs excess oil and keeps them crisp.
- Serve: Serve the fritters hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy them on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or cayenne pepper to the batter.
- Ensure the oil is properly heated before frying to prevent greasy fritters.
- Do not overcrowd the pan, as this can lower the oil temperature and result in soggy fritters.
- These fritters are best enjoyed fresh, as they lose their crispness over time.
- Leftovers can be reheated in an oven or air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
Keywords: onion fritters, Amish recipes, crispy appetizer, easy fritters, homemade snacks, vegetarian fritters, comfort food
