Fried Onion Rings

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Burgers and Fries

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (44)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(44)

Cook Time:
9 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: 9 min
Total:: 1 hr 19 min

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Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup hot sauce
1/4 cup Essence, recipe follows
2 large yellow onions, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch thick rings
2 cups all-purpose flour
Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

In a bowl, combine the buttermilk with the hot sauce and 2 teaspoons of Essence. Add the onion rings and press to coat. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

In a medium pot, heat the oil to 360 degrees F.

In a shallow bowl or large dish, combine the flour with 2 tablespoons of the Essence. Dredge the onions in the seasoned flour, coating each ring evenly. Shake off any excess flour and carefully place the rings in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, turning to cook evenly and prevent sticking, about 3 minutes per batch. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Season the fried onion rings with Essence, and repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Serve hot.

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Yield: about 2/3 cup

Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Karen Steilacoom, WA 10-24-2009
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The Best O-Rings!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Simply the best. I used soy milk, but otherwise made the recipe as is. The tobasco didn't make them too hot, just tasty.... Emeril's Essence made them better. I don't think I will ever order Onion Rings out again. I love you Emeril!Read more
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Anonymous 08-22-2008
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Amazing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is simply awesome. We were able to use gluten free ingredients to make those and they turned out to be absolutely... amazing. Thanks Emeril!Read more
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Stella Las Vegas, NV 02-24-2008
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JUST AWESOME!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe ROCKS! But then again what does one expect from Emeril?? I rarely make onion rings due to the BLAH factor.. But... this recipe is great, I followed it to a T and it came out great? everyone enjoyed them! These are a definite repeat in our house!Read more
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Bonnie Garfield, NJ 08-22-2007
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Can't rate yet, but....
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I am trying this recipe tonight. But, I am also taking another previous reviewers suggestion and "double dipping" the rings,... (didn't want the coating too thin) my hubby also doesn't like "hot" so I snuck in a little chile powder instead of hot sause. Wish me luck, will get back to you with the results.Read more
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Anonymous 06-15-2007
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Perfect!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are hands down the best onion rings I have ever had. They are crispy without the batter being too thick, and the hot... sauce and essence give it the perfect flavor that's not too overpowering.Read more
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Jena Coral Springs, FL 05-15-2007
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Great Taste
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were really good. Soaking them in the butter milk mixture and adding the Essence to the flour really brought out the... taste. These are not heavy with batter but light and crispy. This is a "keeper" and goes to the top of the stack.Read more