Fried Onion Strings Recipe
Be warned: once you discover how easy it is to fry your own fresh onion strings, you may be tempted to make it an everyday habit!
Ingredients
| 1 | large | onion, sliced thin |
| 3 | cups | buttermilk |
| 2 | cups | flour |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | freshly ground black pepper |
| 1/4 | teaspoon | cayenne pepper |
| ~ | vegetable oil for frying. |
Directions
Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
- Separate the onions into rings and place in a spacious bowl. Cover with the buttermilk, making sure that the onions are submerged.
- Marinate for one hour; turning once after 30 minutes.
- Combine the flour, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper in a spacious bowl.
- Pour 2-3-inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and heat to 375 degrees.
- While the oil is heating, remove the onions from the buttermilk and shake to remove excess liquid.
- Toss the onion slices in the flour mixture and shake to remove excess.
- Working in batches, fry the onions until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease.
- Salt if desired; serve hot and fresh.
Preparation Time:
15-20 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating time
