5 from 3 votes
Onion Straws Recipe
So simple, so delicious, and perfect as a side, topping, or snack.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
253 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 yellow onion thinly sliced, large
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak the thinly sliced onions in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and add flavor.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F.
- Dredge the soaked onion slices in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Fry the coated onions in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the fried onion straws to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the onion straws immediately while hot and crispy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
389mg
(16%)
Potassium
276mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
397IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 397IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.