Buttermilk Onion Rings

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5.0

33 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    796 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Buttermilk Onion Rings

These buttermilk onion rings are briefly soaked in buttermilk and double-dipped in flour before frying to ensure an extra crisp coating and oh so tender onions within. Spectacular alongside burgers. Or simply on their own.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 large Vidalia or other sweet onions
  • 1 quart peanut oil
  • 2 cups buttermilk (either low-fat or full-fat)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Instructions

  1. Peel the onions and slice them crosswise into 1/2- or 1-inch-thick slices. Separate each slice into individual rings and then remove the papery thin membrane covering the inside of each ring.☞ TESTER TIP: If you slice the onions only 1/2 inch thick, you can save yourself some work and not remove the papery thin membrane from the onions.
  2. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat or in a tabletop deep fryer until it reaches 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
  3. While the oil is heating, pour the buttermilk in a large baking dish and season liberally with salt and black pepper.. Divide the flour between 2 large baking dishes and season each dish liberally with salt and pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne.
  4. Working in batches, dredge some of the onion rings in one of the dishes of flour and tap off the excess. Dip the rings in the buttermilk and soak for a moment, turning to completely coat them, and then allow the excess to drain off. Then dredge the rings in the second dish of flour, making sure to coat the rings evenly.
  5. Tap off the excess flour from the rings and transfer them to the hot oil. Fry the rings, turning once or twice, until golden brown and tender, about 4 minutes.
  6. Remove with a mesh skimmer and drain on the baking sheet lined with paper towels. Season immediately with salt. Repeat until all of the onion rings have been cooked. Serve hot. Originally published July 30, 2009.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1portion Calories 796kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 57g (88%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Monounsaturated Fat 26g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 78mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 796 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 796kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 57g 88%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Monounsaturated Fat 26g 130%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 78mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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