Description
Crispy, golden fried onion strings soaked in seasoned buttermilk and coated in BBQ-spiced flour—this easy Southern-style recipe is the perfect topping or snack for any gathering.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
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1 large Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
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2 cups buttermilk
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1 tablespoon BBQ seasoning
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2 cups self-rising flour
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½ tablespoon BBQ seasoning (for flour)
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Grapeseed oil for frying
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Salt, for finishing
Instructions
Instructions:
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Slice the Onion:
Use a mandolin (with the guard!) or a sharp knife to slice the onion thinly into a large bowl. -
Soak:
Pour in the buttermilk and 1 TBS BBQ seasoning. Using your hands, break apart the onions and mix them into the buttermilk. Let them soak for 15 minutes. -
Drain & Dredge:
After soaking, tip the bowl to drain off as much buttermilk as possible. Add the flour and ½ TBS BBQ seasoning to the bowl. Toss to coat all the onions—add more flour if needed. -
Fry:
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the onions in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per batch. -
Drain & Season:
Remove onion strings to a paper towel–lined plate and immediately sprinkle with salt.
