Crispy Onion Straws Recipe

Name: Crispy Onion Straws
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups Canola Oil (or More To Fill The Bottom Of Frying Vessel); 1 whole Large Red Onion; 1- 1/2 cup Lowfat Buttermilk; 2- 1/2 cups Flour; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Garlic Powder; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (less If You Don't Like Heat); 1 Tablespoon Salt For Sprinkling; Garlic Ranch Dressing Or Ketchup, To Serve

Servings: persons

4 cups Canola Oil (or More To Fill The Bottom Of Frying Vessel)
1 whole Large Red Onion
1- 1/2 cup Lowfat Buttermilk
2- 1/2 cups Flour
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (less If You Don't Like Heat)
1 Tablespoon Salt For Sprinkling
Garlic Ranch Dressing Or Ketchup, To Serve

1
Preheat oil in a deep pot (or fryer if you have one) to 350 degrees F. Add onions and buttermilk to a large bowl and toss until combined.
2
In a second bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
3
In small batches, take the buttermilk coated onions and dredge in the seasoned flour (shaking to remove excess).
4
Fry for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes on each side (or until golden).
5
Place on a paper towel-lined platter and sprinkle with a tiny bit of salt.
6
Repeat until all onions are golden and crisp.
7
Serve with garlic ranch dressing (or ketchup).

2531

kcal

Calories

261

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups Canola Oil (or More To Fill The Bottom Of Frying Vessel), 1 whole Large Red Onion, 1- 1/2 cup Lowfat Buttermilk, 2- 1/2 cups Flour, and more.

Yes, Crispy Onion Straws falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Onion Straws

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