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Homemade Onion Strings

Thin, crispy, perfectly seasoned onion strings, made right in your kitchen. Great for toppings (if they last that long!)
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttermilk, fried, homemade, Homemade Onion Strings, how to make homemade onion strings, onion, onions, strings, toppings, Vidalia Onions
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • ½ large Vidalia onion sliced thin
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Slice onion very thin. It will be translucent. Lay the onions in a shallow dish and cover with buttermilk. Let soak for at least 10 minutes.
  • Sift together flour and seasonings, place in a shallow dish. Toss onions in flour mixture until coated well.
  • Heat about 1/2" of oil in a skillet to about 350 degrees. (I used an electric skillet) Place onions carefully in hot oil, using tongs to flip them once after the bottom side browns. Remove from oil when brown and crispy ( about 5-6 minutes) and place on a plate covered with a paper towel to drain.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 501mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g