Crispy Vidalia Onion Rings In Buttermilk Batter Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 quart vegetable oil
- 1 c. instant flour
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly-grnd white pepper
- 2 c. buttermilk
- 4 x Vidalia onions cut 1/4" thk slices, and separated into rings (or possibly other sweet onion, such as Maui) Fire Roasted Red Pepper Ketchup (see recipe)
Directions
- In a 3-qt pot, preheat 4-inches oil to 375 degrees.
- In a shallow bowl, combine flours, cayenne, paprika, salt, and white pepper. Pour the buttermilk into another shallow dish.
- Toss the onion rings in the flour mix and shake off excess flour. Add in to buttermilk mix and make sure the rings are thoroughly coated. With a clean hand, add in rings to flour mix again and shake off any excess flour.
- Begin to fry in preheated oil in small batches, 1/4 of total amount at a time. Cook onion rings for about 3 to 5 min, turning occasionally with metal tongs or possibly slotted spoon, till crispy and browned. Drain on paper towels and keep in hot place (low oven, about 200 degrees) till ready to serve. Sprinkle with extra salt, if needed.
- This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
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