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You know those crispy little onion things on green bean casserole? Imagine those, but infinitely better. Thinner. Crispier. More flavorful. These onion strings take 15 minutes and make everything better\u2014burgers, steaks, salads, your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fair warning: They vanish fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 4 as a topping (or 2 as a snack).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1 large yellow or sweet onion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vegetable oil (for frying)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Slice and Soak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Slice onion paper-thin (use a mandoline if you have one).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Soak in buttermilk for 10 minutes. This tames the bite and helps coating stick.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Make the Coating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Dredge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Grab a handful of onion strings from buttermilk. Let excess drip off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Toss in flour mixture until fully separated and coated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Fry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Heat 1 inch of oil in a pot to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fry in small batches for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with extra salt immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Yield:<\/strong> About 2 cups of onion strings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Store:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Same day only.<\/strong> These are best fresh and crispy. They get sad overnight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reheat trick:<\/strong> Air fryer at 350\u00b0F for 2-3 minutes brings some crunch back. Microwave? Never.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Make ahead:<\/strong> Slice and soak onions up to 2 hours before frying. Fry right before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tip:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Thin slices are everything. Thick slices = raw centers. Use a mandoline or a very sharp knife. Also, don’t overcrowd the pot\u2014it drops the oil temp and makes greasy strings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Thin, shattery, salty, and addictive. These crispy onion strings are like French’s fried onions on steroids. Pile them on burgers, salads, casseroles, or just eat them by the handful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1584,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[658,657,662,122,659,661,663,660],"class_list":["post-1382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quick_meals","tag-burger-topping","tag-crispy-onion-strings","tag-crispy-onions","tag-easy-appetizer","tag-fried-onion-strings","tag-homemade-fried-onions","tag-onion-fries","tag-onion-straws"],"yoast_head":"\n
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