Crispy Onion Strings

Introduce

Chef :

Maggie Conlon Martin

Crispy Onion Strings

These extra-crispy treats are an ingredient on my "Saucy Cherry Pig In A Poke" sandwich, but they also make a yummy side dish or snack.

Ingredient

Cooking time :

25 mins

large onion (sweet Vidalia or yellow)

2 cups

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Slice onion very thin. Place in a dish and cover with buttermilk. Gently stir to separate the onion slices into individual rings. Let sit for one hour.

* Step 2

Combine dry ingredients and set aside.

* Step 3

With a fork, scoop out a bunch of onions from the buttermilk allowing excess to drain some. Toss them into the flour mixture and shake the container around to coat well. With your hand, scoop the onions out of the flour and shake off excess. Set coated onions on a dinner plate, and continue coating the remaining onions.

* Step 4

While the prepared onions rest, heat oil to 375°F. Use of deep-fryer is recommended, but you can use a large saucepan.

* Step 5

Carefully place coated onions into hot oil. Do not over-crowd! You may have to fry in 2 or 3 batches. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes--keep an eye on them!--and remove as soon as golden brown. Place on a paper towel lined dish to drain.

* Step 6

Yes, one onion made all these onion strings!

* Step 7

Adds a great crunch to a hot sandwich, or munch them by themselves! These extra-crispy treats are an ingredient on my "Saucy Cherry Pig In A Poke" sandwich

* Step 8

If you like the crispy onion strings, give my Onion Pups a try. My granddaughter (who claims to hate onions) wants to snack on Onion Pups every night. A family favorite snack!

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