Vidalia Onion Straws (Onion Strings)

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Wonderful crispy onions made from Vidalia or any good sweet yellow onions. These are famous in several restaurants around the Southeast. A great southern staple. Serve hot for best results. Slice onions as thin as possible. You should be able to see the knife clearly through the onion as you slice it.

Submitted by lcasad

Updated on October 20, 2023

8

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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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

Directions

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.

Recipe Tip

Substitute 2 cups of 2% milk with 2 teaspoons of white vinegar mixed in for the buttermilk.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262	Calories
12g	Fat
33g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 939mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 6g	12%
Vitamin C 4mg	4%
Calcium 89mg	7%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 207mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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