Onion Fritters – Amish Recipe

These Amish Style Onion Fritters are a favorite dish for many families. This recipe will help you to make delicious and crispy fritters. The best part is that they are super easy to make.

The onion fritters will come out crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The onions will create a sweet, yet savory flavor.

What you end up with is a crunchy and sweet flavor in a savory batter that is irresistible. They are the perfect side dish for any meal and also make the perfect snack on movie night. You could also serve these onion fritters as an appetizer at parties or on game day.

They can be dipped in your favorite dipping sauce to make them the star of the party.

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What is so special about this version of the recipe?

The combination of the sweet onion and the savory batter makes this a perfectly balanced snack or appetizer. These onion fritters are easy to make and you can be versatile with them.

What type of Onion is best to use?

Any onion will make a delicious Onion Fritter. Personally, I like using Vidalia Onions, it adds sweetness to balance out the savory.

Are there any variations available?

You can add in different spices to make the Onion Fritters spicy or add herbs to give a new flavor profile. Any type of onion could be used, although Vidalia is the popular choice. You can add cheese to the batter and increase the creaminess and add more flavor.

How can I keep the fritters Crispy?

Once they are done frying it is advised to put them on a wire rack to drain any excess grease from the Fritter.

How to serve?

Onion Fritters – Amish Recipe can be served as a snack or a side dish. They go well with a dipping sauce such as ranch dressing, ketchup, or honey mustard.

Ingredients:

• Flour
• Sugar
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Cornmeal
• Chopped onions
• Milk
• Cooking oil

How to make Onion Fritters:

Step 1. In a large bowl add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cornmeal, and whisk to combine.

Step 2. Set to the side.

Step 3. Prepare your onions.

Step 4. Add the onions to the flour mixture.

Step 5. Pour in milk and mix to combine.

Step 6. In a large skillet add the oil over high heat.

Step 7. Drop by onion mixture by spoonfuls into hot oil.

Step 8. Cook on one side until brown and flip to cook on the other side.

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Can I store these onion fritters?

These Onion Fritters can be stored in an airtight container and placed in the refrigerator. You can store them for up to 3 days.

What is the best way to reheat the Onion Fritters?

The best method of reheating the Onion Fritters-Amish Recipe is to set them on a tray and place them in a preheated 350* oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until heated through and crispy.

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