Homemade Crispy Fried Onions — Buttermilk Method
Nothing beats the golden crunch of homemade crispy fried onions straight from the pan. But let's be honest, reaching for that can of French's has become second nature. That's where this foolproof homemade method comes in! With just onions, buttermilk, flour, and hot oil, you can have a batch of truly crispy fried onions ready in under 20 minutes, no special equipment needed. They taste infinitely better than what comes in a can, and you control every single ingredient.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large onions (Vidalia or sweet onions)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup flour
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut the onions in half and with a mandolin or sharp knife, into very thin slices. Place in a bowl and pour buttermilk over the top. Let them sit in the buttermilk for 15 minutes. Drain well.
- Toss onions with flour and shake off the excess flour.
- Bring about ¼ inch of vegetable oil to 300º over medium heat in a heavy skillet. Add onions and cook until golden brown, about 7-9 minutes. Turn and brown the other side. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and immediately salt.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Unless your knife skills are excellent, a mandolin will help you achieve the uniform size and thinness of onions you want for this recipe.
- Toss in a tablespoon of cajun seasoning to the flour before dredging the onions for an extra kick.
- A cast iron works great for frying but you can also use a Dutch oven.
- If you have lots of onions, cook them in batches.
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg
