Are you an onion ring fan? Then, oh boy, have I got a fried onion snackable side dish you’re going to love and you’ve probably never even heard of it — Amish Onion Fritters. Imagine an onion ring — that delicious sweet bite of onion with a crisp fried exterior — but then imagine that there’s a tender comforting doughiness bringing it all together. That’s an Amish Onion Fritter and if it’s your new favorite thing, I wouldn’t be too surprised.
I don’t often fry things at home but fritters are something you can shallow fry and don’t need special equipment, a super deep pan, or a ton of oil to fry. (Because let’s be real — deep frying is kind of a hassle. And a mess.) These are approachable and still give you that comforting classic deep fried crunch.
First, you want two cups of chopped onion, which is about one medium onion. Then, in a single bowl, you’re going to mix that with some milk, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and a touch of sugar. It’s a very quick batter and it’s one that works well. The cornmeal lends both texture and flavor while the baking powder keeps things light.