Description
Amish Onion Fritters are crispy, golden-brown onion patties made from thinly sliced onions coated in a seasoned batter and fried to perfection. These fritters offer a deliciously savory flavor with hints of garlic, paprika, and thyme, making them a perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fritters
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
- 1/2 cup milk (or buttermilk for extra flavor)
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
For Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Onions: Peel and slice the onions thinly into rings or half-rings. Set aside to use in the batter.
- Make the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and sugar. Add the milk, egg, and dried thyme if using, stirring until the mixture forms a thick but spreadable batter.
- Coat the Onions: Add the sliced onions into the batter and toss thoroughly until all the onions are well coated with the mixture.
- Heat the Oil: Pour about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Test the oil by dropping a small amount of batter into it; it should sizzle and rise to the surface without smoking.
- Fry the Fritters: Using a spoon, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter-coated onions into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each fritter for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the cooked fritters onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
- Make sure oil temperature is medium-high; if too cool, fritters will be greasy, if too hot, they may burn quickly.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet; fry in batches to maintain oil temperature and ensure even cooking.
- Serve fritters immediately for the best crispiness.
- Optional herbs like thyme add a subtle savory note but can be omitted based on preference.
