Crispy Vidalia Onion Rings In Buttermilk Batter

Serves: 2

Roxane Raynor

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

56

Spice

53

Sweetness

51

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 quarts

Vegetable Oil

1 tsp

Paprika

2 tsps

Kosher Salt

2 cups

Buttermilk

3 tbsps

Olive Oil

1

Salt

Directions:

1

In a 3-quart pot, preheat 4-inches oil to 375 degrees F

2

In a shallow bowl, combine flours, cayenne, paprika, salt, and white pepper

3

Pour the buttermilk into another shallow dish

4

Toss the onion rings in the flour mixture and shake off excess flour

5

Add to buttermilk mixture and make sure the rings are thoroughly coated

6

With a clean hand, add rings to flour mix again and shake off any excess flour

7

Begin to fry in preheated oil in small batches, 1/4 of total amount at a time

8

Cook onion rings for about 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally with metal tongs or slotted spoon, until crispy and browned

9

Drain on paper towels and keep in warm place (low oven, about 200 degrees F) until ready to serve

10

Sprinkle with extra salt, if needed

11

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, sweat onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent

12

Add peppers and vegetable stock and stew until 1/2 of stock has evaporated

13

Add spices and chiles

14

Cover with vinegar and wine

15

Allow to cook, uncovered, until most of the liquid has evaporated

16

Let cool, then puree in a food processor, and season with pepper and salt, to taste

17

Yield: 3 cups Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour