How to Make Vidalia Onion Straws (Onion Strings) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a crunchy and flavorful snack or side dish to accompany your next meal? Look no further than these Vidalia Onion Straws, also known as Onion Strings. They are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and the crispy texture will have you reaching for seconds and thirds. Whether you're planning a family barbecue or just looking for a delicious appetizer to enjoy on a cozy night in, these onion straws are sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large sweet onions (such as Vidalia), very thinly sliced and separated into rings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Pour buttermilk into a bowl. Place onion slices into buttermilk, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika together in a bowl. Working in batches, remove onions from buttermilk, letting any excess liquid drip off, place onions in flour mixture and toss to coat. Shake any excess flour mixture off onions.
  • Cook onion rings in the preheated oil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer rings with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Nutrition

    262 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 939mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 207mg