3.4 from 45 votes
Sweet Walla Walla Onion Rings
Discover the secret to perfect Walla Walla onion rings. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside - with a tangy basil buttermilk dip!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 387 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large Walla Walla onion
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp onion salt
- vegetable oil for frying
Basil Buttermilk Dip
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Handful of fresh basil leaves
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the onions and slice them thickly, about 1/2 inch. Gently separate the slices into rings, and don't discard the little center pieces.
- Pour the buttermilk into a large bowl and add the onions. Stir to coat.
- Pour oil to a depth of several inches into a pan. I used about a quart of oil Heat to 350F.
- In a large zip lock baggie, put the flour, breadcrumbs, and onion salt, and mix well.
- When the oil is hot, drop a few of the onion rings into the baggie and toss to coat well.
- Add the onion rings to the hot oil and fry until golden, about 2 minutes, flipping once or twice. Work in small batches so you don't crowd the pan.
- Drain on paper towels, and serve hot with dip.
- To make the dip, put the buttermilk in a small food processor or blender, and add the basil leaves and lemon juice. Process just until the basil is well incorporated. Add the seasonings to taste.
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Notes
- If you want to serve more, make a separate batch of the coating, as it will get a bit lumpy and soggy after a while. You won't need to double the buttermilk, however.
Nutrition Information
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
801mg
(33%)
Potassium
349mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
248IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
208mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 801mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 248IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 208mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.