Fried Onion Strings

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 -6 servings

  • Calories

    240 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Fried Onion Strings

These Crispy Fried Onion Strings are one of our all-time favorite appetizers. Dip them in sauce, eat them straight as is, or use as toppings for everything from burgers to casseroles to salads! Deliciously seasoned and easy to make, you will have a hard time resisting the temptation to snack on them until they are gone!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 sweet or yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions

  1. Soak onion in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Mix flour, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish. Remove onions from buttermilk and let the excess liquid drip off. Dredge the onion strings in flour mixture and shake off excess.
  3. Heat oil to between 350°F and 375°F. Fry onions in batches, stirring to break up clumps, about 2 minutes. Once brown, drain on a wire rack. transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container. You can crisp them up again in the oven if you need to make them in advance.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 969mg (40%) Potassium 222mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 202IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 119mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 240kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 969mg 40%
Potassium 222mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 202IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 119mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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