5.0 from 114 votes
Crispy Fried Onions
These golden-crispy fried onions are so easy to make, with only a handful of simple ingredients!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 169 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound onions sliced into ⅛ inch rings
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more for serving
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- 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).
- While onions are marinating, combine flour, salt, & pepper in a large bowl.
- Heat 1" of oil in a skillet or heat a deep fryer to 375°F.
- Remove onions from the buttermilk and drain well. Gently toss with the flour mixture.
- Add small batches of onions to the hot oil. Gently stir with tongs and cook until browned, 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with seasoned salt or kosher salt if desired.
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Notes
- Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4 days. Reheat in the oven or in a pan on the stove (the microwave isn't ideal, it'll make them soggy).
- Add your favorite seasoning blends to the flour if desired.
- Onions can be cut and dredged ahead of time, refrigerated on a pan and fried before serving.
- Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary based on the thickness of the onions and the heat of the oil. Nutrition information accounts for use of half of the flour (as there will be excess after tossing).
Nutrition Information
Calories
169
(8%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
602mg
(25%)
Potassium
223mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
28IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 28IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.