Sides Recipe
Pair your meal with golden french fries or crispy onion rings.
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Ingredients
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French Fries
Onion Rings
Method
French Fries
- 1
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and peel the Russet potatoes. Cut them into even-sized sticks, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 2
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) over medium-high heat.
- 4
Fry the Potatoes
Carefully add the dried potato sticks in batches to the hot oil. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Season the Fries
Sprinkle the hot fries with salt and paprika to taste. Serve immediately.
Onion Rings
- 6
Prepare the Onions
Peel the onions and slice them into 1/4 inch thick rings. Separate the rings and set them aside.
- 7
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- 8
Combine the Mixtures
Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. The batter should be thick enough to coat the onion rings.
- 9
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) over medium-high heat.
- 10
Coat and Fry the Onion Rings
Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off. Carefully place them in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 11
Serve the Onion Rings
Serve the crispy onion rings hot, with your favorite dipping sauce.