Description
Tennessee Onions are a delightful twist on traditional onion rings, featuring crispy, golden-battered slices that burst with flavor. Perfect for parties or as a tasty late-night snack, these crunchy treats will leave everyone wanting more. With a simple preparation process and easily accessible ingredients, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time. Get ready to elevate your snacking game!
Ingredients
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- 2 large sweet onions (Vidalia or Walla Walla)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable or peanut oil)
Instructions
- Peel and slice the onions into thick rings (about half an inch).
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Soak the onion rings in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix flour and cornmeal until well combined.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to medium-high until shimmering.
- Remove onion rings from the buttermilk bath, let excess drip off, and dredge in the flour-cornmeal mixture until fully coated.
- Fry coated rings in hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 onion rings (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg