Dried Onion Slices Food

OVEN DRIED ONION / GARLIC FLAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius), and then add the loaded trays. Prop the door open at least 4 inches.
• Dry onions/garlic in single layers on trays. Depending of drying conditions, drying times make take longer.
• Place on trays that are at least 1 1/2 inches narrower than the inside of the oven to allow for air circulation.
• Allow at least 2 1/2 inches between trays and 3 inches of free space at the top of the oven. Be sure there is lots of air space between the pieces of onions/garlic and placed in a single layers.
• Optional but good to do. Place a fan outside the oven in such a position that air is directed through the opening and across the oven.
• Change the position of the fan frequently during drying to vary the circulation of the air.
• Maintain the temperature at 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius). It takes less heat to keep the temperature at 140 degrees Fahrenheit as drying progresses, so watch the temperature carefully at the end of the drying. Check the onions/garlic often, and turn the trays frequently. At the start of the drying process, there is worry of scorching, but when nearly dry, the product may scorch very easily. Even slight scorching destroys the flavor and may lower the nutritive value, so be careful not to allow the temperature to rise above 140 degrees Fahrenheit, especially during the end of drying.
• The onions will be brittle when dry and will crumble when crushed.
• This should take between 6 and 10 hours.

DRIED ONION SLICES

Steps:

• Peel and slice the onion into rings, as thinly as possible.
• Take a big pot and bring 500ml of water and the vinegar to a boil.
• Once boiling, drop in the onion rings and let the water return to a boil.
• Cook for two minutes, then drain and refresh under cold water.
• Spread out on paper towel and leave to dry.
• After an hour, pre-heat the oven to 60 C or 140 degrees F.
• Lay out the onions on a sheet of wax paper, spread over a baking sheet.
• Make sure they don't overlap and that they are lying flat.
• Sieve the icing sugar over the onions, then transfer the tray to the oven to continue the drying process.
• The length of time it takes to dry them will vary.
• Allow a couple hours, but keep an eye on them.
• When the onions are ready they will still be slightly soft but will crisp up when removed from the oven.

FRIED ONION STRIPS

Steps:

• Place oil in a deep skillet until it comes about 1-inch up the side of the pan. Heat oil to 360 degrees F.
• Mix buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce in a medium bowl. Mix flour, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bag. Pat onion slices dry and dip in the buttermilk mixture to coat. Transfer slices to bag and toss to coat. Deep-fry onions in batches until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, sprinkle immediately with salt, and serve.