onion straws
This recipe makes enough for 2 servings. Make more for a party. Great to make on camping trip; in a deep Dutch oven over open fire. Watch the oil does not catch fire.Just like Red Robin's onion straws.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet onion
- 2 cups dairy buttermilk
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika or cayenne pepper or some of each
- - black pepper to taste
- 1 quart about canola oil
How To Make onion straws
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Step 1Slice onion very thin, then in half. Soak in cold water; set aside. Heat oil in deep skillet or fryer or Dutch oven to 375^to 400^.
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Step 2Combine dry ingredients. Drain onions. Toss into flour mixture, shake off excess, then in buttermilk, then back in flour mixture- shaking off excess flour.
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Step 3Plunge into hot oil.Fry for a few minutes and remove as soon as golden brown. Repeat until all are fried.
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