Spicy Buffalo Onion Rings and Blue Cheese Dip

Name: Spicy Buffalo Onion Rings and Blue Cheese Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for frying; 4 eggs; 5 cups 2 percent milk; 6 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon Cajun spice mix (recommended: Paul Prudhomme's); 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 2/3 teaspoons salt; 3 extra-large yellow onions; Blue Cheese Dip, recipe follows; 1 carrot, sliced; 1 stalk celery, sliced

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil, for frying
4 eggs
5 cups 2 percent milk
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon Cajun spice mix (recommended: Paul Prudhomme's)
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 2/3 teaspoons salt
3 extra-large yellow onions
Blue Cheese Dip, recipe follows
1 carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced

1
Fill a large heavy saucepan with 2 to 3 inches of cooking oil and heat over medium-high heat.
2
The oil temperature should be at 350 degrees F when you start frying.
3
In a large bowl, mix the eggs and milk; then add the flour and baking powder and mix thoroughly with a hand-held mixer.
4
Strain the mixture to remove any lumps.
5
Add more milk if you want a thinner crust.
6
In a small bowl, mix the Cajun spice mix, cayenne pepper, white pepper, black pepper, dry mustard, and salt.
7
Add this spice mixture to the batter.
8
Cut the onions into thick slabs, dunk them in the batter, and fry them, in batches, in the oil until golden brown.
9
Serve the onion rings with the Blue Cheese Dip, sliced carrot, and celery.
10
2 cups sour cream
11
1 cup buttermilk
12
2 cups blue cheese
13
1 tablespoon minced serrano chile peppers
14
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
15
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
16
1 tablespoon hot sauce
17
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
18
In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
19
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
20
Serve the sauce in a side bowl for dipping.

1038

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, for frying, 4 eggs, 5 cups 2 percent milk, 6 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Spicy Buffalo Onion Rings and Blue Cheese Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!