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Amish Onion Fritters

Thinly sliced or finely chopped sweet onions are folded into a simple seasoned batter and gently fried until the edges are deeply golden and crisp while the centers stay tender and savory. These easy homemade onion fritters make a comforting side dish, snack, or appetizer.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Amish
Calories: 1
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup milk, plus a little more if needed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • vegetable oil, for frying

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Separate mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • skillet
  • spoon
  • wire rack or paper towel-lined plate

Method
 

  1. Peel the onions and finely chop or thinly slice them. If the onions are particularly watery, gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. This evenly distributes the seasonings throughout the batter.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until a thick batter forms. A few small lumps are perfectly fine.
    Fold in the onions until they are evenly coated. If the mixture seems too dry to hold together, add a small splash of milk. If it looks too thin, add a little flour.
  3. Pour enough vegetable oil into a skillet to generously coat the bottom. Heat over medium heat until a small drop of batter sizzles immediately when added.
    Scoop portions of the onion mixture into the hot oil and flatten them slightly with the back of a spoon. Do not overcrowd the skillet, as the fritters need enough room to brown properly.
    Fry for several minutes on the first side, until deep golden brown. Carefully flip and cook the other side until golden and cooked through.
  4. Transfer the cooked fritters to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
    Serve them warm while the edges are crisp and the centers are tender. A simple dipping sauce on the side makes them especially inviting for snacking or casual entertaining.

Notes

Pat particularly watery onions dry before adding them to the batter. Keep the batter thick enough to hold the onions together, and test the oil with a small drop of batter before frying. Do not overcrowd the skillet, and adjust the heat if the fritters brown too quickly. Serve warm for the best crisp texture.