Description
Crispy Amish onion fritters showcase rustic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking with golden-brown edges and sweet caramelized onion center. Home cooks savor this simple comfort classic that delivers satisfying crunch and nostalgic flavor in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups white onions, chopped (about 1 medium onion)
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil for frying, as needed
Instructions
- Whisk together dry pantry staples including flour, sugar, cornmeal, and leavening agent in a spacious mixing vessel until thoroughly integrated.
- Introduce milk gradually into the dry mixture, whisking meticulously to craft a silky, lump-free batter with consistent texture.
- Incorporate finely diced onions into the batter, seasoning comprehensively with salt and freshly cracked black pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Prepare a deep skillet by filling with vegetable oil approximately half an inch deep, heating to precise frying temperature around 350°F.
- Carefully utilize a spoon to deposit dollops of onion-infused batter directly into the sizzling oil, gently pressing each portion to create a flattened circular shape.
- Monitor fritters attentively, allowing each side to transform into a rich golden-brown hue, indicating optimal crispiness and thorough cooking.
- Extract fritters using a slotted utensil, transferring them onto absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess oil and maintain ideal crunch.
- Present the fritters while warmth remains, offering a delectable appetizer or side dish with potential accompaniments like tangy dipping sauce or herb garnish.
Notes
- Crispy texture comes from high-heat frying, ensuring golden-brown edges that crackle with each delightful bite.
- Onion sweetness blends perfectly with cornmeal’s rustic flavor, creating a comforting Southern-style appetizer that feels like home.
- Budget-friendly ingredients transform simple pantry staples into a crowd-pleasing dish that disappears faster than you can fry them up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg