Description
Sizzling Amish onion fritters bring rustic comfort straight from Pennsylvania Dutch kitchens, offering golden-brown crispy perfection with sweet caramelized onions. Hearty and satisfying, these fritters invite you to savor a slice of traditional countryside cooking with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
Batter Components:
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Frying Ingredients:
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
- 1/4 cup additional flour (for dredging)
Instructions
- Slice onions into thin, uniform rings, separating the layers to ensure even coating and consistent frying texture.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients, crack the egg into it, and gradually pour in milk while whisking to form a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Gently fold the sliced onion rings into the batter, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated and no dry spots remain.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pan to 375°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Spread additional flour on a flat plate for dredging the battered onion rings before frying.
- Carefully dip each battered onion ring into the extra flour, shaking off excess to prevent clumping and ensure a crisp exterior.
- Slowly lower floured onion rings into the hot oil, working in small batches to prevent overcrowding and maintain oil temperature.
- Fry each batch for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Remove fritters with a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
- Optional: Lightly brush with melted butter immediately after frying for enhanced flavor and sheen.
- Serve hot as a savory appetizer or side dish, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Slice onions uniformly to guarantee consistent cooking and crispy texture throughout the fritters.
- Maintain oil temperature at 375°F for perfect golden-brown exterior without greasy absorption.
- Pat onions dry before battering to prevent excess moisture that could make fritters soggy.
- Use buttermilk instead of regular milk for tangier flavor and more tender fritter texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg