Crispy Homemade French Fried Onions
French fried onions are thinly sliced, dredged in buttermilk and seasoned flour then fried to crispy golden brown perfection! They are a tasty homemade alternative to French’s Original Crispy Fried Onions.
Add french fried onions to a Green Bean Casserole, Smothered Green Beans and Potatoes, and Garlic and Herb Mashed Red Potatoes for a savory crunch!
Elevate any dish with french fried onions. These thin, crispy bits of onion are so good, you may just devour them as a snack. But they’re essential for holiday meals, like Thanksgiving and Christmas, for your favorite casseroles.
Why You Will Love French Fried Onions:
Easy to Make! Deep frying onions is so simple. Once you soak the onions in buttermilk to marinate, the batches fry in less than 5 minutes.
Better than Storebought! They’re fresher and more flavorful than any variety you could find at the grocery store, including French’s fried onions.
SO Versatile! What can’t you put these on? Sprinkle them as a topping over burgers, salads, green bean casserole, chicken, and more!
Ingredients for French Fried Onions Recipe
To make this, you will need the following ingredients:
- Onions: Thinly slice the onions into rings. You can use white onions or yellow onions, whichever you prefer.
- Buttermilk: Soaking onions in buttermilk, helps break down the proteins, resulting in a more tender and juicy texture. Buttermilk also adds a slight tangy quality for a deeper flavor. Whole milk works as a buttermilk substitute.
- All-purpose flour: Use this for a crispy coating.
- Seasoning: Season simply with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Vegetable oil: For frying.
How to Make French Fried Onions
Peel and thinly slice the onions into rings. Separate the rings and place them in a bowl.
Pour buttermilk over the onion slices, ensuring it coats them well. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours if time allows.
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well to create the coating mixture.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a deep, large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
Take each soaked onion ring, allowing excess milk to drip off, and coat it in the flour mixture. Evenly coat each onion.
Carefully place the coated onion rings into the hot oil, a few at a time. Fry until golden brown and crispy, usually 2-3 minutes per batch.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried onions and place them on a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to drain excess oil. Continue until you have fried all of them.
While the fried onions are still warm, sprinkle them with a little extra salt if desired. Use these crispy French Fried Onions as a topping for salads, casseroles, burgers, or any dish that could use a crunchy and flavorful garnish.
Tips and Variations
- It’s very easy to burn the onions since they are so thin so watch them closely. They cook fast!
- Although there are alternative ways to make french fried onions (like the air fryer or oven), the stovetop is best. It’s quick with the best results.
- Once they have cooled completely, store the fried onions in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Add them to a preheated oven set to 375°F to make them crispier.
French Fried Onions Uses
There are so many recipes with french fried onions used as an enhancer. Here are some tasty ideas.
- Breadcrumbs: Use fried onions as a coating. Add them to a plastic bag, crush them, and use them to as coating for crispy baked chicken.
- BBQ Condiment: Use them as a crispy condiment for burgers and hot dogs at your next picnic or cookout. You can add them to Deviled Eggs too!
- Casseroles: The traditional way to serve them is with green bean casserole. They’d taste equally delicious sprinkled over mashed potatoes.
- Soups: The crunchy contrast pairs perfectly with a creamy dish, like mushroom soup.
- Snack: Munch on them for a satisfying snack, just like you would french fries.
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Crispy Homemade French Fried Onions
French fried onions are thinly sliced, dredged in buttermilk and seasoned flour then fried to crispy golden brown perfection! They are a tasty homemade alternative to French's fried onions.
Ingredients
- 2 large Onions, thinly sliced into rings
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. Slice the Onions: Peel and thinly slice the onions into rings. Separate the rings and place them in a bowl.
2. Soak in Milk: Pour the buttermilk over the sliced onions, ensuring they are well coated. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours if time allows.
3. Prepare the Coating: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well to create the coating mixture.
4. Coat the Onions: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large, deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
Take each soaked onion ring, allowing excess milk to drip off, and coat it in the flour mixture. Ensure the onion is evenly coated.
5. Fry the Onions: Carefully place the coated onion rings into the hot oil, a few at a time. Fry until golden brown and crispy, usually 2-3 minutes per batch.
6. Drain and Repeat: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried onions and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat the process until all onions are fried.
7. Season and Serve: While the fried onions are still warm, sprinkle them with a little extra salt if desired. Use these crispy French Fried Onions as a topping for salads, casseroles, burgers, or any dish that could use a crunchy and flavorful garnish.
Enjoy your homemade French Fried Onions!
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 136Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 3mgSodium 373mgCarbohydrates 22gFiber 1gSugar 4gProtein 4g
