Crispy Fried Onion Strings
Easy homemade crispy fried seasoned onion strings. A perfect topping for salads, burgers and more!
Servings: 4 plus
Ingredients
- 1 large onion halved and sliced thin
- 1 1/2 C buttermilk
- 1 C all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare onion by slicing in half. Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice the onion very thin.
- Soak sliced onion in milk for 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine dry ingredients.
- Preheat vegetable to 350°F in a deep fryer or a large stockpot.
- Coat a handful of onion slices in the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour. Fry for 2 minutes or until just golden. Drain on paper towels and lightly sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining onion slices.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Recipe serves roughly 4-6.
An original recipe from Baked by Rachel