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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.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 796 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.