# Amish Onion Bites

The Amish have a fun and clever way to turn onions into the ultimate snack, no giant onion blossoms, no messy deep fryer setup, just simple ingredients and a skillet.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- Sour cream
- Mayonnaise
- Horseradish
- Ketchup
- Cayenne
- 1 Onion
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cornmeal
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Milk
- Oil

## Instructions

1. Start by mixing sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish, ketchup, and a pinch of cayenne for a tangy dipping sauce.
2. Chill until needed.
3. Dice 1 onion.
4. Mix with salt and let it sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
5. Rinse well and drain.
6. Transfer to a dry bowl.
7. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and a little cayenne.
8. Mix dry first.
9. Then add milk to form a thick batter.
10. Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
11. Drop rounded spoonfuls into the pan.
12. Fry 3 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp, flipping carefully.
13. Drain on paper towels.
14. Fry the rest.
15. Serve warm with your creamy dipping sauce.

## Equipment

- Bowl
- Spoon
- Skillet
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Colander
- Paper towels

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOtHMoVjV9d/?igsh=MTl6MndpdDR0N3p2OA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c51f48ff-497e-429d-aefa-9d730a5d750e
- Extracted: 2025-09-18

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