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Homemade fried onion rings are great as toppings on burgers, steaks, grilled food and as a snack. This recipe is awesome and is my go-to onion ring recipe.
Fried onion Cooking tips:
If you cannot not find buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup of milk. You can marinate the onions a day in advance.
Can you make ahead?
No, onion rings are best served immediately.
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Substitution Options:
Try using different onions (White, Spanish and Vidalia) to get different flavors.
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Recipe:
Fried Onion Rings
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion sliced medium
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2-4 cups flour
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice the onions about ¼- ½ inch thick, and break the onions into individual slices in a bowl, mix buttermilk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Let the onions soak for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix the remaining salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, and flour together. Dredge the onions in batches in flour and fry in 350-degree oil for 2-3 minutes. Enjoy hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
