Crispy, thin French fried onions are a great topping for burgers, sandwiches, salads, and, of course, the green bean casserole!
They are easier than you might think, and I promise they are much tastier than the store-bought.
You can use onions or shallots; I usually use shallots because they are smaller.
Crispy French Fried Onions
Crispy fried onions perfect for burgers, salads and your holiday green bean casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 small onion sliced into ⅛ inch rings I normally do 3 shallots.
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp creole seasoning up to 1 tbsp
- 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Separate onion rings and combine with buttermilk in a freezer bag or large bowl and let marinate for 10 minutes (or up to one hour if you'd like).
- While onions are marinating, combine flour, salt, & pepper in a large bowl.
- Heat 1" of oil in a skillet or heat a deep fryer to 375°F.
- Remove onions from the buttermilk and drain well. Gently toss with the flour mixture.
- Add small batches of onions to the hot oil.
- Gently stir with tongs and cook until browned, 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with seasoned salt or kosher salt if desired.
- Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4 days. Reheat in the oven or in a pan on the stove (the microwave isn't ideal, it'll make them soggy).
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