Amish Onion Fritters
Amish onion fritters: chopped onions in a thick batter of flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and milk, dropped by the tablespoon into 350 to 375°F oil and fried until brown and crisp. Serves 6.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups onions chopped; about 1 1/2 medium onions
- oil for frying about 1/2 inch deep in the skillet
Instructions
- Mix the flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Add the milk and stir. The batter will be thick.
- Add the chopped onions and mix thoroughly.
- Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to 350 to 375°F.
- Drop the batter by tablespoons into the hot oil and flatten each one slightly. Leave room between them and fry in batches. Brown on both sides until crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Lift the fritters out with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels. Serve warm.
Notes
Leftovers: refrigerate within 2 hours, eat within 3 to 4 days; reheat in the oven or a skillet to 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 23.1gProtein: 3.4gFat: 1.2gSodium: 720mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 6.5g