Description
Crispy Amish onion fritters bring rustic charm straight from Pennsylvania’s heartland, offering golden-brown deliciousness with sweet caramelized onions and a perfectly seasoned exterior. Hearty comfort meets simple pleasure in this classic farmhouse recipe you’ll savor with pure countryside satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups onions, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
Batter Components:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Frying and Finishing:
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Slice onions into thin, uniform pieces, ensuring they are finely chopped to promote even cooking and crispy texture.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, and baking powder, creating a smooth dry foundation for the fritter batter.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and crack the egg into it, then pour in milk and melted butter, whisking continuously to form a silky, lump-free batter.
- Fold the chopped onions into the batter, making sure each onion piece is thoroughly coated and distributed evenly throughout the mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to 375°F, using a thermometer to verify precise temperature for optimal frying.
- Using a large spoon or small measuring cup, carefully drop dollops of onion batter into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding the pan to maintain consistent oil temperature.
- Fry fritters for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating them to achieve a golden-brown, crispy exterior and ensuring the interior is fully cooked.
- Remove fritters with a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels to maintain crispiness.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped green onions over the hot fritters for an additional layer of fresh, mild onion flavor.
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauce or as a standalone appetizer.
Notes
- Slice onions super thin to guarantee maximum crispiness and even cooking throughout the fritters.
- Mix dry ingredients thoroughly to prevent clumping and create a smooth, consistent batter base.
- Maintain precise oil temperature around 375°F to achieve golden-brown exterior without greasy texture.
- Pat onions gently with paper towels before mixing to reduce excess moisture and improve fritter crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg