Brown-Butter–Fried Onion Rings

Serves: 3

Terry Wiza

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

58

Sweetness

49

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Buttermilk

Directions:

1

Place buttermilk in a medium bowl

2

Place flour in another medium bowl; season with salt and pepper

3

Working in batches, toss onion rings in flour; shake off excess

4

Dip in buttermilk, letting excess drip back into bowl

5

Return to flour and toss to coat again; shake off excess

6

Heat 4 Tbsp

7

Butter in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and foaming

8

Add half of onion and cook, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, 8–10 minutes

9

Transfer to paper towels with tongs; season with salt and pepper

10

Repeat with remaining butter and onion

11

Place buttermilk in a medium bowl

12

Place flour in another medium bowl; season with salt and pepper

13

Working in batches, toss onion rings in flour; shake off excess

14

Dip in buttermilk, letting excess drip back into bowl

15

Return to flour and toss to coat again; shake off excess

16

Heat 4 Tbsp

17

Butter in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and foaming

18

Add half of onion and cook, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, 8–10 minutes

19

Transfer to paper towels with tongs; season with salt and pepper

20

Repeat with remaining butter and onion