These crispy onion strings are the absolute BEST! The brown and crispy outside and the deliciously moist onion inside make this the perfect topping for any burger or salad!
I love adding delicious toppings to my meals! These crispy onions strings are the best and go with everything. Try using them on this juicy air fryer hamburger, this delicious green bean casserole, or this delicious cobb salad.
Ingredients2 cups buttermilk.2 large sweet onions (such as Vidalia), very thinly sliced and separated into rings.2 cups all-purpose flour.2 tablespoons cornmeal.1 tablespoon salt.1 tablespoon ground black pepper.2 teaspoons cayenne pepper.½ teaspoon paprika.
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2 cups buttermilk.
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2 large sweet onions (such as Vidalia), very thinly sliced and separated into rings.
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2 cups all-purpose flour.
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2 tablespoons cornmeal.
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1 tablespoon salt.
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1 tablespoon ground black pepper.
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2 teaspoons cayenne pepper.
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½ teaspoon paprika.
Make Onion Strings in 3 Easy Steps!
If you can count to 3, you can make these crispy onion strings because that’s all of the steps it takes to have these ready to enjoy! And trust me, once you try them, you will be hooked!
- Prep Oil and Mix Coating Ingredients: Heat oil in a skillet to 350 degrees. In a small bowl add the buttermilk. In another bowl combine the flour, garlic powder, onion, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Dredge the Onions: Slice up the onions with a sharp knife. Using tongs dredge the onion slices in the buttermilk, and then to the flour mixture. Add to the hot oil.
- Fry: Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Pat them with a paper towel to remove any excess oil.
What to Dip These In
I mentioned before that you can use these crispy onion strings as an appetizer and you may think that’s crazy! But just you wait. Once you try these onion strings in different dipping sauces then you will always want these on your table!
Dressings, Sauces, and Dips
Dressings, Sauces, and Dips
Dressings, Sauces, and Dips
Dressings, Sauces, and Dips
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FAQ
What are onion strings made of?
How do you keep onion straws warm?
What do onion rings taste like?
What are onion straws?
Like onion rings, onion straws are crispy and often greasy. Also known as onion strings or tanglers, they are thinner than typical onion rings, and are formed in the shape of tangled strings, which is where the food gets its name. These fried onions are not particularly nutritious, and do not contain many vitamins or minerals.
How do you make onion straws?
Thinly sliced onions soaked in buttermilk make up the bulk of the dish. After soaking, the onions are dredged in a mixture of flour and herbs before being fried and served hot. Paprika, which is often used to make onion straws. Each individual recipe for onion straws may vary. Most call for salt and pepper in the flour mixture.
What are onion strings?
Onion strings are also known as French fried onions, onion straws and sometimes onion tangles. They are made up of very thinly sliced sweet onion that is bathed in buttermilk to remove the sting, and then tossed in a seasoned flour mix and flash fried. If you are an onion ring lover, then you are also an onion string lover.
Are onion straws healthy?
Onion straws are not particularly nutrition as they are pieces of fried onion. When served as an appetizer, onion straws are often accompanied by a spicy complementary dipping sauce. Tanglers are also a popular item to serve with appetizer sampler platters, particularly in bar and grill establishments.