Amish Onion Fritters

Here’s a classic and comforting recipe for Amish Onion Fritters—crispy, golden bites packed with sweet onion flavor. They’re easy to make and perfect as a snack, side dish, or appetizer.

🧅 Amish Onion Fritters

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes

🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes

🍽️ Servings: About 12 fritters

✅ Ingredients:

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp cornmeal (for crunch, optional)

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ cup milk

• 2–3 cups finely chopped sweet onions (like Vidalia or yellow onions)

• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Batter:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal (if using), sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper.

   • Stir in milk to form a thick batter.

   • Fold in chopped onions until evenly coated.

2. Heat the Oil:

   • Pour oil into a large skillet (about ½ inch deep) and heat over medium heat until shimmering. Test with a small bit of batter—it should sizzle.

3. Fry the Fritters:

   • Drop spoonfuls of the onion batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the back of a spoon.

   • Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.

   • Drain on paper towels.

4. Serve:

   • Serve warm with sour cream, ranch dressing, or spicy ketchup.

💡 Tips:

• For extra crispy edges, make the batter slightly thinner and spread the fritters flatter in the pan.

• Add a pinch of paprika or cayenne for a mild kick.

• These reheat well in the oven or air fryer.