onion strings

DELTA, CO
Updated on Dec 16, 2010

I got this out of my Pioneer Woman Cooks cook book...I had these at the Texas Land and Cattle Co every time we go in and they are so good I also have a dipping sauce recipe on site here of which is my own sauce...I tried to come as close as I could to making the sauce they serve...Though there is a difference..but we like it...

prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, vidallia
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to 1/2 tsp)
  • 1 quart canola oil (to 2 quarts)
  • BLACK PEPPER TO TASTE

How To Make onion strings

  • Step 1
    Slice the onion as thin as you can. Place in a glass baking pan and cover with buttermilk, let them soak for 1 hour. Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Heat oil to 375*.
  • Step 3
    Throw a handful of onions into the flour mixture, shake any off excess, and place into the hot oil. Fry for a few minutes and remove as soon as they golden brown. Drain on a plate with a paper towel...
  • Step 4
    They are fantastic with my Spicy Dipping Sauce.....

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