Course Appetizer, easy side dish, easy side dish, vegetable
Cuisine American
Ingredients
1LargeSweet onion, sliced and separated
2CupsButtermilk + 2 tablespoons flour
1Tbsp Salt
1/2Tsp Black pepper or a combination a a little black and cayenne
2-3Cups Flour
1Qt Canola oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
Slice onion in less than 1/4 inch slices and pull the layers apart being careful not to break them. In a large mixing bowl add the buttermilk and the 2 tablespoons flour. I use an emulsion blender to combine, but you can whisk it in also. I add the flour to help the make the buttermilk a little thicker which will help the flour adhere to the rings. Add the onion rings and let them soak for about an hour or so.
Place 2 to 3 cups flour into a large bowl. I find a large bowl is much easier to toss the onion rings in a few at a time. Add the salt and black pepper to taste and thoroughly combine.
Heat the oil in a large stockpot to about 365-375. Add a few onion rings at a time to the flour mixture, tossing with the flour to coat, shaking off excess. you don't want to pack the flour because it will make them tough, so I just toss them until they are coated.
Add the onion rings, a few at a time, to the hot oil and cook turning with a large rounded spatula and cook until golden brown. Remove to a rack lined sheet pan and keep in a warm oven until all are done.