Description
Homemade Amish onion fritters reveal a crispy golden tradition from Pennsylvania’s rural kitchens. Delicate onion slices nestled in a perfectly seasoned batter create a comfort classic you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions (finely chopped)
- 1 cup (240 ml) half-and-half cream
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (30 g) cornmeal
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- cooking oil (sufficient for frying)
Instructions
- Combine chopped onions with half-and-half cream, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients until smooth and uniform. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and batter to slightly thicken.
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet to 350°F, ensuring sufficient depth for shallow frying. Oil should be hot enough to create an immediate sizzle when batter is added but not so hot that it burns quickly.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter carefully into the hot oil, creating individual fritters. Fry each side until achieving a rich golden-brown color, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer fritters onto a paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess oil to drain. Gently pat the top of fritters with additional paper towels to remove surface oil.
- Serve the fritters immediately while crisp and warm, ensuring maximum crunchiness and flavor intensity. Optional: Pair with a dipping sauce or sprinkle with additional salt if desired.
Notes
- Customize the batter’s consistency by adjusting half-and-half cream or flour for crispier or softer fritters depending on personal preference.
- Enhance flavor by incorporating herbs like chives, parsley, or dill into the batter for an aromatic twist.
- Achieve perfect oil temperature using a candy thermometer, aiming for 350-375°F to prevent greasy or undercooked fritters.
- Transform this recipe gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with rice flour or gluten-free blend, maintaining the same delightful texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg