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buttermilk soaked onion rings

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

I have several recipes for onion rings, but this one is my favorite. Crunchy, delicous snack or a side to burgers and hot dogs or a sandwich.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For buttermilk soaked onion rings

  • 4
    spanish onions, cut into 1/3"-slices, separated into rings
  • 3 c
    buttermilk
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2/3 c
    water
  • 1-1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp
    canola oil, plus more for frying

How To Make buttermilk soaked onion rings

  • 1
    Pour buttermilk into a lg shallow bowl. Add onion rings. Soak 30 mins. In another lg shallow bowl, combine flour, water, baking powder, salt, egg, 1 tbsp oil, lemon juice and cayenne pepper.
  • 2
    Stir until smooth. In skillet, heat 1/2" oil on med-high. Remove onion rings from buttermilk bath. Dip each ring into flour mix. Place rings in oil, in batches. Fry, turning once until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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