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Onion Strings

The breading on these onion strings is light and crispy, not thick and crunchy like on a traditional onion ring. These are perfect dipped in ranch dressing or used for topping burgers!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Soaking Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 239kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet onions
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons Frank’s hot sauce
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Slice the onion into thin rings.
  • Add the buttermilk and hot sauce to a 9x13 baking dish and whisk well.
  • Add the onions to the buttermilk and stir to coat. Let the onions soak for 1 hour.
  • Add 2-3 inches of oil to a large, deep skillet. Heat to 375 degrees.
  • Add the flour, salt, garlic powder, and pepper to a shallow mixing bowl and stir together to combine.
  • Use tongs to remove a handful of onions from the buttermilk and toss them around in the flour mixture to coat. Shake off excess flour gently.
  • Drop the onion strings into the hot oil and stir gently to break them apart. Fry for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove onion strings to a paper towel lined dish to drain and continue cooking the remaining onion strings.
  • Serve hot with ketchup or ranch for dipping.

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Notes

The difference between onion rings and strings are the breading and the shape. The breading on onion strings tends to be lighter and crisper (versus thick and crunchy like a traditional onion ring). Onion rings tend to be thicker cut as well. The onions should be sliced thinly for this recipe. The onions can be cut in half before slicing to form strips instead of rings, if preferred. 
Use a thermometer to check the temperature of the oil. Keeping the oil at or close to 375 degrees will make for a crispy onion string that isn't greasy. If the oil is too cold, the food will soak up the grease and become greasy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 1410mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2mg