Description
Crispy Amish onion fritters offer a nostalgic taste of Pennsylvania Dutch comfort cooking. Home cooks can enjoy these golden-brown delights alongside summer picnics or casual family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsps canola or vegetable oil
- 2 cups white onions, chopped (about 1 medium onion)
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Thoroughly blend flour, sugar, cornmeal, and leavening agent in a large mixing bowl until uniformly combined.
- Batter Composition: Slowly stream milk into dry ingredients, whisking continuously to create a smooth, velvety mixture free of lumps, ensuring complete integration of all components.
- Flavor Enhancement: Fold finely chopped onions into the batter, seasoning generously with salt and black pepper to elevate the overall taste profile.
- Oil Preparation: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, establishing the ideal frying environment for crisp, golden fritters.
- Frying Technique: Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, gently flattening each portion to form uniform circular shapes, allowing them to sizzle and develop a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Draining and Finishing: Remove fritters using a slotted spoon, transferring to paper towels to absorb excess oil and maintain optimal crispness, ensuring each piece achieves perfect texture.
- Serving Suggestion: Present the fritters immediately while piping hot, accompanied by a complementary dipping sauce or fresh herb garnish to enhance the culinary experience.
Notes
- Measure Ingredients Precisely: Accurate measurements ensure consistent texture and flavor, preventing dense or dry fritters.
- Control Oil Temperature: Maintain steady 350°F heat for even browning and crispy exterior without greasy absorption.
- Avoid Overcrowding Pan: Fry fritters in batches to preserve oil temperature and prevent soggy, unevenly cooked results.
- Pat Onions Dry: Remove excess moisture from diced onions to help batter adhere better and achieve crispier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg