Restaurant-Style Onion "Rings"

1. 1

   Separate onions into strips.

2. 2

   Mix with buttermilk in large bowl.

3. 3

   Cover with plastic and refrigerate 1 hour.

4. 4

   (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.

5. 5

   Keep refrigerated.)

6. 6

   Stir flour, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper in another large bowl.

7. 7

   Drain onions.

8. 8

   Add to flour mixture and toss to coat.

9. 9

   Pour oil into heavy saucepan to depth of 3 inches.

10. 10

    Heat to 350F; Working in small batches, shake excess flour off onions and cook in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per batch.

11. 11

    Using slotted spoon, transfer onions to paper towels and drain.

12. 12

    Transfer onions to platter.

13. 13

    Season with salt and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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