Description

Golden, crispy Amish onion fritters with a tender onion interior, seasoned lightly and fried to perfection. A nostalgic comfort food snack or appetizer that’s easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 large egg
Vegetable oil, for frying

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Instructions

Slice onions into thin rings and separate them.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
In another bowl, beat together the egg and milk at room temperature.
Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring gently to form a thick, smooth batter.
Toss the sliced onions into the batter until each ring is evenly coated.
Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully drop spoonfuls of the onion-batter mixture into hot oil in small batches.
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to remove fritters and drain on paper towels.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Notes

Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature for best results. Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep oil hot and fritters crispy. Let fritters drain well to prevent greasiness. Reheat leftover fritters in the oven to restore crispiness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 fritters
Calories: 180
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg