Speakeasy French Fried Onion Rings Recipe
Sliced thin, deep fried and plenty of them!
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Ingredients
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Onion Ring Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Onions
Peel the onions and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rings. Separate the rings and set them aside.
- 2
Soak in Buttermilk
Place the onion rings in a large bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Make the Batter
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep fryer or a large heavy pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat the Onion Rings
Remove the onion rings from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge the rings in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 6
Fry the Onion Rings
Carefully place a few coated onion rings into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
