Amish Onion Fritters

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 large sweet onions (thinly sliced, then lightly chopped)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ¾ cup milk

• 1 large egg

• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

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🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Onions

• Slice onions thinly.

• Lightly chop so pieces aren’t too long.

• Separate layers with your fingers.

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2️⃣ Make the Batter

1. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper.

2. In another bowl, whisk milk and egg.

3. Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined.

4. Fold in onions — batter will be thick and chunky.

If too thick → add 1–2 tbsp milk.
If too thin → sprinkle in a little flour.

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3️⃣ Fry

• Heat ½–1 inch oil in skillet to 350°F.

• Drop batter by heaping spoonfuls into oil.

• Flatten slightly with back of spoon.

• Fry 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden brown.

• Remove to paper towel-lined plate.

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✨ Optional Sweet Glaze (Traditional Style)

Some Amish versions drizzle a light glaze over warm fritters:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp milk

Whisk until smooth and drizzle lightly over fritters.

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💡 Tips for Best Results

• Use sweet onions (Vidalia works great).

• Don’t overcrowd the pan.

• Keep oil temp steady for crispy results.

• Serve hot — they’re best fresh.

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🥣 Serving Ideas

• As a side for fried chicken or pork chops

• With ranch or comeback sauce

• Alongside soups or stews

• Or lightly glazed for a sweet-savory treat

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If you’d like, I can also give you:

• A cornmeal version

• A cheese-loaded version

• Air fryer method

• Or a baked version