French Fried Onion Strings
Deliciously crispy onion strings that are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Onion Preparation
- 1 piece sweet onion
- 2 cups buttermilk You can substitute with regular milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice.
Coating Mixture
- 2 cups All-Purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Frying
- As needed amount Neutral cooking oil For frying
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel the onion and cut it in half through the root. Lay the cut side down on a cutting board, and slice into half moons.
- Place the onion slices in a bowl with buttermilk and soak for at least 30 minutes.
Frying
- Heat about two inches of neutral oil in a deep pot to 375°F.
- Combine flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
- Drain the soaked onion strings, ensuring no excess buttermilk remains.
- Coat onion strings in the flour mixture and shake off excess.
- Carefully add coated onions to the hot oil, frying in batches for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat until all onions are cooked.
Notes
Serve immediately. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For best results, reheat in the oven.