Fried Tobacco Onions Recipe
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Fried Tobacco Onions Recipe
Description
This recipe uses a large yellow onion sliced very thin, nearly translucent, which helps achieve a delicate crispiness when fried. The onion slices are first soaked in a buttermilk and egg mixture, adding moisture and tang. Then they are thoroughly coated in flour mixed with southwest spices, which gives a seasoned crust that crisps during frying.
Deep frying at 350°F cooks the onions quickly, usually 2 to 4 minutes, turning them golden brown and crunchy. Stirring them gently while frying prevents clumping and ensures even cooking. Draining on a rack or paper towels removes excess oil.
The fried onions can be served hot or kept warm in the oven. They work as a snack or topping with their crunchy texture and flavorful seasoning.
The recipe includes a make-ahead note suggesting they can be prepared up to 30 minutes before serving and kept warm in a low oven to maintain texture.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion large
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg large
- 2 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons southwest seasoning
- cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Remove the ends and peel the onion.
- Thinly slice it using a mandolin. They should be almost translucent.
- Next, in a deep bowl or cake dish, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, salt, and pepper until combined. Set it aside.
- In a separate deep bowl or cake dish, mix the flour with the southwest seasonings. Set it aside.
- Fill a medium-sized pot of oil filled to the halfway mark to 350°.
- Take a handful of the sliced onions and place them in the buttermilk-egg mixture pan and mix until coated.
- Shake off any excess buttermilk and transfer them to the pan with seasoned flour and thoroughly mix until the onions are breaded on all sides.
- Remove any excess flour and place in the hot oil and fry them for 2 to 4 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon move the onions around so they don’t clump together and cook evenly.
- Place on a sheet tray with a rack or paper towels and drain any excess oil. Cook in batches.
- Serve hot or keep warm.
Notes
- Prepare these onions up to 30 minutes ahead and keep them warm on a rack in a low oven to preserve their crispiness before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 179IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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