🧅 Vegan Amish Onion Fritters
Crispy, golden, and bursting with sweet onion flavor — these fritters are the ultimate comfort snack! A vegan twist on a classic Amish recipe, they’re light, crunchy on the outside, and tender inside. Pair them with your favorite dip, and you’ve got an irresistible appetizer or side dish.
🌿 Ingredients
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ¾ cup plant-based milk (soy, almond, or oat)
- Oil for frying
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For dipping:
- Vegan sour cream or garlic aioli
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the onions
- Slice onions thinly and separate the rings.
- Make the batter
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Add plant-based milk gradually to form a thick, smooth batter.
- Combine
- Fold in the sliced onions until fully coated in the batter.
- Fry
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of onion batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Drain & Serve
- Place fritters on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot with vegan sour cream or your favorite dip.
🌟 Tips
- For extra crispiness, let the batter rest for 10 minutes before frying.
- Air-fry option: Spray fritters lightly with oil and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick!