Amish Onion Patties Recipe Is a Simple Side Dish or Appetizer (7 Ingredients, 15 Minutes) by Ann Marie G. Halstead

Onion lovers will go wild over this easy Amish onion patties recipe. The moist and crispy onion patties taste like an onion ring but have the consistency of a fritter. So good!

The easy Amish onion patties recipe has just a few simple ingredients we bet you have in your kitchen already: flour (regular or gluten-free), sugar, baking powder, cornmeal, onions and milk. The ingredients are mixed together, shaped into patties and then pan-fried in a little canola or vegetable oil. This vegetable patties recipe is delicious and so easy to prep and make. Plus you get the health benefits of onions.

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Variation: Try this fried side dish recipe with red onions. Colorful and delicious!

Serve these moist, yet crispy, onion fritters as a side dish or appetizer with ketchup, ranch or your favorite dipping sauce. These onion patties would also make a satisfying snack during the day. We bet even non-onion lovers will enjoy these onion fritters!

Cuisine: American / Amish
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 2 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup milk
• vegetable oil, for frying

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and cornmeal in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
2. Add the onions and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. (Add flavor to the patties by sprinkling them with your favorite dried herbs or seasoning blends.)
3. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a skillet. Drop the batter into the hot oil (about 1/4 cup per patty) and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

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