Onion Strings Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Hand – breaded, crisp red onion strings served with buttermilk ranch.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Onions
Peel the red onions and slice them into thin rings. Separate the rings and set them aside in a bowl.
2
Make the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well until all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
3
Add Buttermilk
Pour the buttermilk into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
4
Coat the Onion Rings
Dip each onion ring into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated. Allow excess batter to drip off before placing them on a plate.
5
Heat the Oil
In a large deep pan or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
6
Fry the Onion Rings
Carefully drop a few battered onion rings into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
7
Drain and Serve
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried onion strings from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Continue frying the remaining onion rings in batches.