Name: Buttermilk Onion Rings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 large onions, preferably sweet onions; 3 -4 cups buttermilk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cornmeal; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon sugar (if not using very sweet onions); oil, preferably peanut oil (for deep frying)

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Recipe by Wildflour

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ingredients

3 large onions, preferably sweet onions
3 -4 cups buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar (if not using very sweet onions)
oil, preferably peanut oil (for deep frying)

directions

Cut the onions in 1/4" slices. In a glass dish, soak the onions in the buttermilk for 30 to 60 minutes.
In a brown paper sack, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, onion powder, chili powder, and if needed, sugar. Drain the onions lightly and dredge them in the seasoned flour.
Pour at least 4" of oil into a heavy saucepan. Heat the oil to 375°. Fry the onions, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden. For the crispiest results, drain on paper towels and spread on a serving plattter rather than piling them into a basket, where they could become soggy. Serve immediately.

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review by Lightly Toasted

4/6/2010

These were delicious! Loved the fact that they had just the right amount of batter/breading. Not so much that it seemed like they were "all breading." Just perfect.

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review by Madefromscratch

8/16/2009

So so good. The best recipe I've tried yet. I wish there was a way to get the batter to stick on the onions more, it isn't a problem with this recipe, just all in general. But they were so good, will definitely be my go to recipe for onion rings.

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review by gwynn

11/13/2008

Nice tasting onion rings. We also used this batter for shrimp and it turned out just wonderful. The spices were right on. Thanks for posting this recipe.

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review by SweetsLady

4/5/2008

Delicious onion rings!! WOW! I made it as written except for using canola oil to fry in. I made these as a lunch side dish for the kids. Oh, boy they were scrambling to get more! LOL! Thanks, Wildflour!

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review by Pinot Grigio

3/19/2008

SOOO GOOD!!! I was all set to make onion rings & was already soaking them in a buttermilk mixture, following another recipe (not from Zaar) - when I decided that they needed a little extra something or "kick" so I decided to use this recipe instead and I'm so glad I did! The only thing I changed was subbing Old Bay for chili powder out of personal preference and wow - just delicious. Served with Cheeseburgers for a simple but crowd pleasing meal. Terrific recipe! Thank you!

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