Side Of Onion Strings Recipe
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Ingredients
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Onion Strings
Method
Preparation of Onion Strings
- 1
Slice the Onions
Peel the onions and slice them thinly into rings, about 1/8 inch thick. Separate the rings and place them in a large bowl.
- 2
Soak in Buttermilk
Pour the buttermilk over the sliced onions, making sure they are fully submerged. Allow them to soak for at least 30 minutes to tenderize.
- 3
Make the Coating
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the coating.
- 4
Heat the Oil
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or deep fryer over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Dredge the Onion Rings
Remove the onion rings from the buttermilk and let the excess liquid drip off. Dredge the onion rings in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- 6
- 7
Drain the Oil
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried onion strings and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 8
Fry Remaining Onion Strings
Repeat the frying process with the remaining onion rings until all are cooked.
- 9
Serve
Serve the onion strings warm with your favorite dipping sauce.