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Crispy Frizzled Onions

These crispy frizzled onions add a crunchy, savory topping perfect for burgers, salads, and more.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Onion preparation
  • 2 large large onions (yellow or sweet onions) For the best balance of sweetness and structure.
Coating ingredients
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or plain yogurt thinned with a splash of milk) Helps soften the onion bite.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with 3/4 cup gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil) Choose your preferred frying oil.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the onions very thin into rings, about 1/8-inch thick, and separate the rings.
  2. Soak the onion rings in a bowl with buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and black pepper to make the coating.
  4. Pour 1–2 inches of oil into a deep skillet and warm over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
Cooking
  1. Working in small batches, lift soaked onion rings from the buttermilk, shake off excess, and coat with flour.
  2. Fry the coated onion rings until golden brown and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per batch, turning once.
  3. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serving
  1. Serve warm on burgers, salads, or as a crunchy snack with aioli.

Notes

For added spice, introduce 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne to the flour. Store leftover frizzled onions in a single layer on paper towels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours.