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    February 26, 2022 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

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    French Fried Onions

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    These hot and crispy French fried onions are made with just three ingredients! Thinly sliced yellow onions soaked in buttermilk, then coated in flour and deep-fried until golden brown.

    French fried onions in a white bowl.

    If you’ve never topped off your cheeseburger or green bean casserole with French fried onions, then you’re doing it wrong! These crispy onions add crunch and flavor to any dish you serve it with. However, these are more than just a topping. Serve it as an appetizer with bacon garlic aioli, ketchup, or on its own cause it’s that good!

    Ingredient Notes

    Onions – Red, yellow, or Vidalia onions will work for this recipe. I used 4 small yellow onions but you can use 2 large onions instead of 4 small ones.

    Buttermilk – If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, use whole milk.

    Flour – All-purpose flour works best for this recipe.

    ingredients for French fried onions.

    How To Make

    1. Peel and slice the onions into half-moons.
    2. In a large bowl, soak the onions in buttermilk for 15 minutes.
    3. While the onions soak, heat some oil in a large skillet to 350 degrees F.
    4. Place the onions in a colander and shake off any excess buttermilk.
    5. Coat the onions in flour, place them in a sieve, and shake off any excess flour.
    6. Fry the onions for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Place the fried onions on a lined plate with a paper towel, season with salt, and enjoy.
    onions coated in flour.

    Top Tips

    • Fry the onions in batches.
    • Make sure to shake off any excess buttermilk or flour off the onions.
    • Season with salt the second they come out of the oil.
    • If the onions are too milky and mushy, add more flour!
    • I highly recommend enjoying these French fried onions while they’re hot and crispy.
    • Want to use some spices? Feel free to add any spices of your choice to the flour such as garlic powder, lemon pepper seasoning, or Cajun seasoning.
    Crispy fried onions on a paper towel lined plate.

    Are These Onion Rings?

    No, these aren’t sliced into rings so technically they aren’t onion rings. However, these French fried onions are also known as, crispy straws and onion strings.

    What Oil Should I Use?

    Any type of frying oil such as canola, vegetable, or peanut oil works.

    How Long Do I Fry These For?

    It depends, my first batch was cooked in 2 minutes, and my second batch was cooked in 5 minutes because the oil temperature dropped. Don’t be alarmed if your second or third batch doesn’t cook as quickly as the first.

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    French fried onions in a white bowl.

    French Fried Onions

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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 330kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    These hot and crispy French fried onions are made with just three ingredients!

    Ingredients

    • 4 small yellow onions sliced into half moons
    • 2 cups buttermilk
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • salt to taste
    • oil, for frying

    Instructions

    • Peel and slice the onions into half-moons. 
    • In a large bowl, soak the onions in buttermilk for 15 minutes. 
    • While the onions soak, heat some oil in a large skillet to 350-375 degrees F.
    • Place the onions in a colander and shake off any excess buttermilk. 
    • Coat the onions in flour, place them in a sieve, and shake off any excess flour. 
    • Fry the onions for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Place the fried onions on a lined plate with a paper towel, season with salt, and enjoy. 

    Notes

    • Fry the onions in batches.
    • Make sure to shake off any excess buttermilk or flour off the onions.
    • Season with salt the second they come out of the oil.
    • If the onions are too milky and mushy, add more flour!
    • I highly recommend enjoying these French fried onions while they’re hot and crispy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 3mg
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