Amish Onion Fritters
These Amish Onion Fritters combine sweet chopped white onions with a light cornmeal and flour batter, fried until crisp and golden brown. With a tender center and crunchy, caramelized edges, these simple sweet-and-savory fritters make a cozy side dish or warm appetizer.
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Amish Onion Fritters
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| All-purpose flour | 2/3 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 tablespoon |
| Cornmeal | 1 tablespoon |
| Baking powder | 2 teaspoons |
| Whole milk | 2/3 cup |
| Chopped white onions | 2 cups |
| Kosher salt and black pepper | to taste |
| Cooking oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut) | for frying |
Step-By-Step Directions:
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Whisk dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cornmeal, and baking powder.
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Make batter: Slowly pour in the whole milk while stirring constantly until smooth and combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Fold in onions: Gently fold the chopped onions into the batter until coated, then season generously with salt and black pepper.
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Heat oil: Pour about 1/2-inch of cooking oil into a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (or until a small drop of batter sizzles instantly).
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Fry fritters: Carefully drop tablespoon-sized portions of batter into the hot oil, gently flattening each into a small disc with the back of a spoon.
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Cook until golden: Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and crisp around the edges.
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Drain and serve: Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and serve warm immediately.
