Description
Amish Onion Fritters are a simple yet flavorful dish made from basic ingredients. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these fritters make the perfect snack or side dish. They’re quick to prepare, requiring minimal effort, and are a hit at any gathering or family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Onions:
- In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced onions with a pinch of salt. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Drain any excess liquid.
- Make the Batter:
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the buttermilk and egg.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Combine Onions and Batter:
- Fold the drained onions into the batter, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Fry the Fritters:
- In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the onion batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve:
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure the oil is hot before adding the batter.
- Serve with sour cream, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce.
- You can add herbs or spices like parsley or paprika for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg