Amish onion fritters with chive dip

Here’s a classic Amish Onion Fritters recipe with a fresh Chive Dip—crispy, tender, and perfect as a snack or side 🧅✨

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Amish Onion Fritters with Chive Dip

Ingredients

Onion Fritters

• 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 large egg
• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Chive Dip

• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Salt & pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Make the Chive Dip

1. In a small bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Cover and refrigerate while you make the fritters (flavor improves as it chills).

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Make the Onion Fritters

1. Prep Batter
   • In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.
   • In another bowl, whisk milk and egg.
   • Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
2. Add Onions
   • Fold sliced onions into the batter until well coated.
3. Fry
   • Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
   • Drop spoonfuls of batter into oil, flattening slightly.
   • Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
4. Drain
   • Remove fritters to paper towels.

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Serve

• Serve hot with chilled chive dip on the side.

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Tips & Variations

• Extra crispy: Use buttermilk instead of milk.
• Savory twist: Add garlic powder or paprika to batter.
• Cheesy fritters: Add ½ cup shredded cheddar.
• No chives? Use green onions or dill.

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If you want, I can also give you a baked version, air fryer method, or sweet Amish apple fritters 😄