Here’s a delicious and simple recipe for Amish Onion Fritters — crispy on the outside, tender and sweet on the inside. These golden bites are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, especially with a dipping sauce like ranch or spicy mayo.
🧅✨ Amish Onion Fritters Recipe
Yields: ~10–12 fritters
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10–15 min
Total Time: ~25 min
🧂 Ingredients:
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1 large onion, finely chopped or thinly sliced
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp sugar
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1 tbsp cornmeal (optional, for texture)
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2 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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¾ cup milk (or buttermilk for more flavor)
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Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
🍳 Instructions:
1. Mix the Batter:
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
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Stir in the milk until smooth.
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Fold in the chopped onions. The mixture will be thick — just enough to coat the onions.
2. Heat the Oil:
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Heat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
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The oil is ready when a small drop of batter sizzles immediately.
3. Fry the Fritters:
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Drop spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons each) of batter into the hot oil.
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Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon if needed.
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Fry for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
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Remove and drain on paper towels.
4. Serve Warm:
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Best enjoyed hot and crispy!
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Serve with ranch dressing, spicy aioli, or ketchup.
🧊 Storage & Reheating:
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Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Reheat in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes to bring back crispiness.
Would you like a gluten-free, vegan, or air fryer version too?
