Description
Crispy Amish Onion Fritters are golden, crunchy treats made by coating thinly sliced onions in a flavorful spiced batter and deep-frying them to perfection. These fritters are quick to prepare and perfect as a snack or appetizer, served hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Onions
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Frying
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or pot and heat over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C), perfect for deep frying.
- Prepare the onions: Thinly slice the onions and separate them into individual rings. Place the rings in a large bowl and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to create a well-seasoned dry mix.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg together until blended smoothly.
- Create the batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a thick, smooth batter forms.
- Coat the onion rings: Add the separated onion rings into the batter, gently tossing to thoroughly coat each ring evenly with the batter.
- Fry the fritters: Carefully drop spoonfuls of the battered onion rings into the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for 3-4 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil: Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve your crispy Amish onion fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch dressing, ketchup, or honey mustard.
Notes
- Maintain the oil temperature near 350°F to ensure crispy fritters without absorbing too much oil.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying as it can lower the oil temperature and result in soggy fritters.
- For extra crispiness, you can double-dip the onion rings in batter before frying.
- Substitute regular milk with buttermilk for a tangier flavor and better batter texture.
- Leftover fritters are best enjoyed fresh; however, you can reheat them in a skillet or oven to restore crispiness.
