Homemade Onion Rings
Homemade Onion Rings with a thick crunchy crust are hearty and delicious. Enjoy as a side dish or snack.
Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Servings: 15 onion rings
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow onions (sweet) Or use white onions (savory).
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided optional
- 1 cup buttermlk cultured whole or low-fat
- 2 cups self-rising flour, sifted
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare onions. Cut away ends. Remove skins. Slice into desired thickness. Separate into rings.
- Place onion slices in a medium bowl or plate. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper (if using). Set aside.
- Pour 1 cup of buttermilk into a measuring cup or medium bowl.
- Pour sifted self-rising flour into a medium bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper (if using). Use a fork to stir together until well combined.
- Use a fork to dip one onion ring in buttermilk mixture. Shake off excess. Repeat until all onion rings have been dipped.
- Dredge each onion ring in the seasoned flour. Shake off excess. Repeat until all onion rings have been coated in flour.
- Pour 1 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet. Warm over low heat until hot (not smoking). Slowly add prepared onion rings in one layer.
- Over medium heat, fry 1-2 minutes on both sides until golden brown. Repeat until all onions are fried. Onion rings fry quickly. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot.