Copycat French's Fried Onions From Scratch
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
15 oz
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Calories
634 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Copycat French's Fried Onions From Scratch
Description
The recipe begins by soaking thinly sliced onion halves and rings in buttermilk, which tenderizes and adds moisture that helps the flour coating adhere. A seasoned flour mixture of all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper forms the crispy crust when the onions are dredged and fried.
The onions are fried in vegetable oil heated to 375°F, ensuring quick cooking and a golden-brown, crunchy exterior without greasiness. The fried onions can be used immediately as a garnish or stored in an airtight container for a few days while maintaining their crispness.
This preparation offers flexibility to customize by using gluten-free flour or plant-based milk plus vinegar for vegan adjustments. Re-crisping can be done by baking fried onions briefly in the oven. The method results in a flavorful and crunchy onion bite, ideal for salads, casseroles, or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups buttermilk homemade or store bought
- 4 cups onion thinly sliced, halves and rings of small onions
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper fresh ground
- 4 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Soak onions in buttermilk for at least 10 minutes.
- In a shallow dish add flour, salt, and pepper and mix well.
- In a large pan heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees. To test to see if your oil is ready for frying, dip the handle of a wooden spoon in the oil and if it bubbles around the handle then it's ready.
- Dredge buttermilk soaked onions in flour until well coated and add to oil, frying in batches until golden brown then remove form oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Continue with all of the onions with additional paper towel lined plates after a double layer of onions are on one.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in a dry cool place for up to a few days.
Notes
- Store cooled fried onions in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to preserve crispness.
- To re-crisp stored fried onions, bake them at 375°F for about 5 minutes before using.
- For gluten-free versions, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blends.
- Make the recipe vegan by replacing buttermilk with plant-based milk plus 2½ teaspoons of vinegar.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15oz
Amount Per Serving
Calories 634 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 15oz | |
| Calories | 634kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 48g | 240% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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