Amish Onion Patties Recipe
These crispy Amish Onion Patties are golden on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with sweet onion flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stir in the chopped onions until evenly coated.
- Add the beaten eggs, milk, and parsley. Mix until a thick batter forms.
- Heat about ¼ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drop about ¼ cup of the onion mixture into the hot oil and gently flatten with a spatula.
- Fry for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with sour cream, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
8 patties
Nutrition (Per Patty)
- Calories: 155
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 47mg
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
Nutrition values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients and oil absorption.
Tips
- Sweet onions like Vidalia work best for a mild, slightly sweet flavor.
- Keep the oil at 350°F (175°C) for crisp, evenly cooked patties.
- Add a pinch of paprika or cayenne for a little heat.
- Serve alongside eggs for breakfast or with grilled meats for dinner.