BUTTERMILK ONION RINGS

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I love love Onion Rings (especially the ones over at the Varsity here at downtown Atlanta yum!) And I so love how easy these are to make

Provided by Jamallah Bergman

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large vidalia or other sweet onions, peeled
1 qt peanut oil
2 c buttermilk
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper,divided
4 c all purpose flour

Steps:

  • 1. Cut onions crosswise into 1 inch thick slices. Separate slices into individual rings and remove thin papery membrane from inside of each ring.
  • 2. In medium stockpot over medium heat or tabletop deep fryer, heat oil to 375. Pour buttermilk into large baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Divide flour between 2 separate dishes; season each with salt and black pepper and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper.
  • 3. Working in batches, dredge onion rings in first flour dish;tap off excess. Dip rings in buttermilk, allow excess to drip off, then dredge in second flour dish, making sure to coat rings evenly. Tap off excess and transfer coated rings to hot oil. Fry, turning once or twice, until golden brown (about 4 minutes). Remove rings with mesh skimmer and drain on paper towel lined baking sheet. Season with salt. Repeat until all onion slices have been cooked. Serve hot.

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