Description
This crispy Amish Onion Fritters recipe delivers golden, crunchy edges and tender sweet onion centers using pantry staples. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or savory side dish. Made with flour, cornmeal, and sweet onions, it’s a nostalgic comfort food loved by all.
Ingredients
2 large onions, finely chopped or thinly sliced
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
1. Finely chop or thinly slice the onions for even cooking.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Add the milk and egg to the dry ingredients. Stir to form a thick, spoonable batter.
4. Fold the chopped onions into the batter until fully coated.
5. Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
6. Test oil readiness by dropping in a bit of batter—it should sizzle.
7. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil, gently flattening them with a spoon.
8. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
9. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
10. Serve warm with ranch, sour cream, or your favorite dip.
Notes
For the best flavor, use sweet onions like Vidalia or yellow.
Do not overcrowd the pan when frying—work in batches for even crispiness.
Use a cast-iron skillet to maintain even heat and maximize crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish or Appetizer
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg