Description
Crispy Amish onion fritters bring a delightful crunch of farmhouse comfort to your table. Golden-brown and irresistibly savory, these fritters offer you a delicious slice of traditional Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sweet onions
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Frying Components:
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Prepare a large mixing bowl and combine the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, whisking until the dry ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Dice the sweet onions into uniform, thin slices, ensuring they will distribute evenly throughout the fritter batter.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredient mixture and crack the eggs directly into the depression, followed by pouring in the milk and buttermilk.
- Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together, incorporating the chopped onions, mixing until just combined without overstirring to maintain a light texture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to 375°F, using a thermometer to ensure precise temperature control.
- Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, carefully drop rounded portions of the batter into the hot oil, working in small batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating them to achieve a uniform golden-brown exterior and ensuring the interior is fully cooked.
- Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp, optionally accompanied by a dipping sauce or sprinkled with additional seasoning.
Notes
- Slice onions uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the fritters.
- Monitor oil temperature carefully to prevent burning or undercooked centers, using a reliable thermometer for precision.
- Avoid overmixing batter to maintain a light, crispy texture that doesn’t become dense or tough.
- Experiment with additional herbs like chives or parsley to enhance flavor complexity and add visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg