Here’s a complete, upgraded version of that classic comfort food:

🧅✨ Amish Onion Fritters (Crispy, Golden, Old-Fashioned Comfort – High-Protein)

These Amish-style onion fritters are crunchy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with sweet onion flavor — boosted with protein while keeping that nostalgic, skillet-fried comfort vibe.

⏱ Time & Yield

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Serves: 3–4 (makes about 10 fritters)

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese (blended)
• ½ cup oat flour (or all-purpose flour)
• 1 scoop (about 20–25 g) unflavored protein powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
• Oil for shallow frying (avocado or olive oil)

Optional add-ins: garlic powder, shredded cheddar, chili flakes

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ In a bowl, whisk eggs and yogurt until smooth.

2️⃣ Stir in onion and seasonings.

3️⃣ Add flour, protein powder, and baking powder. Mix to thick batter.

4️⃣ Heat 2–3 tbsp oil in skillet over medium heat.

5️⃣ Drop heaping spoonfuls. Flatten slightly.

6️⃣ Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

7️⃣ Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

🥗 Nutrition (per fritter – approx)

• Calories: ~85
• Protein: ~6–7 g
• Carbs: ~7 g
• Fat: ~4 g

✔ High-protein
✔ Crispy skillet fritters
✔ Vegetarian comfort food
✔ Meal-prep friendly
✔ Kid-approved

💡 Tips & Variations

• Extra crispy: add 1 tbsp cornmeal or almond flour
• Air fryer: 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, flip once
• Cheesy: mix in ¼ cup shredded cheese
• Low-carb: almond flour + whey isolate
• Serve with: Greek yogurt ranch, garlic sauce, or eggs