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Crispy Buttermilk Onion Rings
Crispy, old-fashioned buttermilk fried onion rings! Easy recipe full of Southern-style flavor
Course
Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine
American, southern
Keyword
best, coating, deep fried, easy, fried, onions
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
2
minutes
minutes
Total Time
17
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
people
Calories
Author
Divas Can Cook
Ingredients
1
large sweet onion
1
cup
all-purpose flour
2
teaspoons
baking powder
1
tablespoon
cornstarch
1
teaspoon
smoked paprika
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
2
teaspoons
sugar
1/2
teaspoon
seasoning salt
1/2
teaspoon
black pepper
1
egg
beaten
1
cup
buttermilk
3
cups
seasoned croutons
crushed (I used Butter flavored)
Peanut oil
for frying
Instructions
Slice onion into 1/4 inch slices and separate into rings. (Keep only the firm, large rings)
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cornstarch, paprika, onion powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Coat rings in the flour mixture and set aside.
Add egg into the leftover flour mixture.
Add in enough buttermilk to create a thick batter.
Dip coated rings into the batter and let excess batter drip off.
Coat in crushed croutons until completely covered.
Heat oil (about 375 F.) and fry until golden, flipping once.
Let drain on cooling rack (with paper towel underneath)
Salt lightly as soon as the rings come out of the oil, optional
Serve immediately.
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