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Fried Onion Strings

These delicious, crispy onion strings are fried until golden brown and are perfect to add to tacos, salads, or as an afternoon snack. So easy to make and so delicious.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fried Onion Strings, Onion Strings
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 410kcal
Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Slice onions very thin and place in a gallon size baggie
  • Pour buttermilk into baggie with onions, close, shake to coat onions, and let sit in baggie for 30 to 40 minutes
  • In another gallon size baggie, add flour, garlic salt, pepper, and Slap Ya Mama® seasoning. Seal, shake to mix, and set aside
  • While onions are soaking in buttermilk, heat oil to 375° in a cast iron skillet or a large pot
  • Remove ½ of the thinly sliced onions from buttermilk with tongs, shaking off the excess buttermilk. Add to flour mixture. Seal baggie and shake to coat onions
  • Use tongs to remove onions from flour mixture and gently place onions in hot oil. Cook until golden brown and desired crispiness is obtained, stirring occasionally
  • Remove carefully from oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels
  • Repeat until all onion strings are cooked

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate.
 
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 1907mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 4mg