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Onion Rings

Sweet onion rings in a crispy buttermilk batter, fried to a golden brown color.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large onions sliced into rings
  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Separate the onion slices into individual rings.
  2. Set up a station of flour, then buttermilk, then panko mixed with paprika.
  3. Dip each ring in flour, then buttermilk, then panko.
  4. Heat the oil to 375 degrees F in a deep pan.
  5. Fry the rings in batches 2 to 3 minutes, until deep golden.
  6. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

Notes

Sweet Vidalia onions make these extra delicious.