Crispy Fried Onions

Crispy Fried Onions

from spendwithpennies.com
40 min
4 servings

These golden-crispy fried onions are so easy to make, with only a handful of simple ingredients!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound onions (sliced into ⅛ inch rings)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • additional salt for serving
  • vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. 1

    Separate onion rings and combine with buttermilk in a freezer bag or large bowl and let marinate for 20 minutes (or up to 24 hours if you'd like).

  2. 2

    While onions are marinating, combine flour, salt, & pepper in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Heat 1" of oil in a skillet or heat a deep fryer to 375°F.

  4. 4

    Remove onions from the buttermilk and drain well. Gently toss with the flour mixture.

  5. 5

    Add small batches of onions to the hot oil. Gently stir with tongs and cook until browned, 2-3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with seasoned salt or kosher salt if desired.