Crispy Amish Onion Fritters Delight
This Crispy Amish Onion Fritters Delight recipe delivers golden, crunchy fritters packed with sweet onion flavor using simple pantry staples. A comforting and nostalgic treat that’s easy to make and perfect for snacking or serving as a side.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet onions finely chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch optional, for extra crispness
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Finely chop the onions and place in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Beat the egg and mix with milk.
- Stir wet mixture into dry ingredients to form a batter.
- Fold in chopped onions until well coated.
- Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil. Flatten slightly.
- Fry 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra crispiness, refrigerate the batter for 10–15 minutes before frying. Add herbs or cheese for variation.