Buttermilk Batter Fried Onion Rings Food

CRISPY VIDALIA ONION RINGS IN BUTTERMILK BATTER

Steps:

• In a 3-quart pot, preheat 4-inches oil to 375 degrees F.
• In a shallow bowl, combine flours, cayenne, paprika, salt, and white pepper. Pour the buttermilk into another shallow dish.
• Toss the onion rings in the flour mixture and shake off excess flour. Add to buttermilk mixture and make sure the rings are thoroughly coated. With a clean hand, add rings to flour mix again and shake off any excess flour.
• Begin to fry in preheated oil in small batches, 1/4 of total amount at a time. Cook onion rings for about 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally with metal tongs or slotted spoon, until crispy and browned. Drain on paper towels and keep in warm place (low oven, about 200 degrees F) until ready to serve. Sprinkle with extra salt, if needed.
• In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, sweat onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent. Add peppers and vegetable stock and stew until 1/2 of stock has evaporated. Add spices and chiles. Cover with vinegar and wine. Allow to cook, uncovered, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Let cool, then puree in a food processor, and season with pepper and salt, to taste.
• Yield: 3 cups Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour

OVEN FRIED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place parchment paper onto 2 baking sheets and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the flour, paprika and 2 teaspoons salt. In another bowl or shallow dish, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs. Add half of the flour mixture to the buttermilk and beat until smooth and thickened.
• In a separate bowl, combine the panko, olive oil and remaining 2 teaspoons salt.
• Lightly dredge the onion rings in the flour mixture and then drop into the buttermilk. Drain the excess batter and then dredge in the panko mixture.
• Arrange on the prepared baking sheets in a single layer. You can place smaller rings inside bigger rings if necessary, just make sure there is space between them. Then place in the oven. Cook until golden brown, 14 to 20 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, flip over each onion ring to ensure even crisping and browning.

CRISPY BUTTERMILK ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Slice onion into 1/4 inch slices and separate into rings. (Keep only the firm, large rings)
• In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cornstarch, paprika, onion powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
• Coat rings in the flour mixture and set aside.
• Add egg into the leftover flour mixture.
• Add in enough buttermilk to create a thick batter.
• Dip coated rings into the batter and let excess batter drip off.
• Coat in crushed croutons until completely covered.
• Heat oil (about 375 F.) and fry until golden, flipping once.
• Let drain on cooling rack (with paper towel underneath)
• Salt lightly as soon as the rings come out of the oil, optional
• Serve immediately.

BUTTERMILK ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Cut the onions in 1/4" slices. In a glass dish, soak the onions in the buttermilk for 30 to 60 minutes.
• In a brown paper sack, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, onion powder, chili powder, and if needed, sugar. Drain the onions lightly and dredge them in the seasoned flour.
• Pour at least 4" of oil into a heavy saucepan. Heat the oil to 375°. Fry the onions, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden. For the crispiest results, drain on paper towels and spread on a serving plattter rather than piling them into a basket, where they could become soggy. Serve immediately.

BUTTERMILK BATTER-FRIED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Cut onions into 1/2-inch slices, and separate into rings.
• Set aside.
• Whisk together flour and next 4 ingredients until smooth.
• Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°.
• Dip onion rings in batter, coating well.
• Fry, a few rings at a time, until golden.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve immediately.

DEEP-FRIED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Soak onion rings in a bowl of ice water for 1 hour; drain and pat dry with paper towels.
• Whisk flour, buttermilk, egg, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Dip onion rings in batter, working in batches; fry battered onion rings in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

BROWN-BUTTER-FRIED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Place buttermilk in a medium bowl. Place flour in another medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Working in batches, toss onion rings in flour; shake off excess. Dip in buttermilk, letting excess drip back into bowl. Return to flour and toss to coat again; shake off excess.
• Heat 4 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and foaming. Add half of onion and cook, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels with tongs; season with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining butter and onion.

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken pieces in a bowl and toss them with buttermilk, 2 tablespoons salt and a healthy grind of black pepper. Cover and marinate for at least an hour and up to a day.
• Combine flour, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a large bowl or, ideally, a paper bag large enough to accommodate the flour and the pieces of chicken.
• Pour oil into a large, heavy-bottomed cast-iron skillet with high sides and a lid, to a depth of a few inches. Heat oil over medium-high heat to 350 degrees.
• Set a rack on a baking sheet or tray. Place the chicken pieces in the paper bag filled with the flour mixture and shake well to coat, or toss them in the bowl with the flour mixture to achieve a similar result.
• Shake off excess flour and fry the pieces of chicken skin-side down, in batches so as not to crowd the pan, for about 5 to 15 minutes, covered by the lid. Remove the lid, turn over the chicken pieces, and cook for about 5 to 15 minutes more, uncovered, until they are cooked through and a deep golden brown. Color is as or more important than time: Watch your chicken and get it out when it's golden brown.
• Remove chicken to the rack to drain and rest, sprinkle with salt and serve warm or at room temperature.

BUTTERMILK AND BEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Stir sugar into 2 quarts cold water.
• Slice onions 3/4 inch thick, place in sugar water and refrigerate.
• For the batter, mix all dry ingredients until well blended.
• Mix buttermilk, eggs and 2 T.
• oil together and mix into cornmeal mixture.
• Lightly stir but do not over mix.
• Gently fold in the beer until well mixed.
• Drink what's left of the beer.
• Refrigerate batter for 2 hours, rings and batter are best if chilled overnight.
• Drain onion rings.
• Make sure to discard thin membrane that separates from the rings or the batter won't stick.
• Place oil in a heavy skillet about 3/4 inch deep and heat to 350°.
• Dip rings into batter and fry until a deep, dark golden brown.
• Drain on a wire rack.

FRIED ONION STRIPS

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep pan (about 1-inch) to 360 degrees.
• Combine buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce in a medium bowl.
• Mix flour, cayenne,1 teaspoons salt and pepper in a bag.
• Peel the onions, after cutting off the top and bottom, halve the onion from top to bottom, placing cut side down, cut into 1/2 inch strips. Separate.
• Pat dry and dip in buttermilk mixture to coat.
• Transfer slices to bag and toss to coat.
• Deep-fry in batches until golden, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Sprinkle with sea salt.
• Serve.

BUTTERMILK BATTER-FRIED SPICY ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Cut onions into 1/2-inch slices, separate into rings, and set aside.
• Whisk together all ingredients other than oil.
• Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch into a fry pan and heat to 350.
• Dip onion rings in batter, coating well.
• Fry, a few rings at a time, until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve immediately.
• Or can be kept hot in the oven.