Fried Red Onions

Name: Fried Red Onions
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large red onions, sliced thin on a mandoline; 4 Fresno chiles, sliced into thin rounds; 2 cups buttermilk; 1 to 2 quarts canola oil; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 scant tablespoon kosher salt; Pinch freshly ground black pepper

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Level: Intermediate

Total: 30 min
Active: 30 min

Yield: 4 servings

Fried red onions make a great side dish or topping for a burger or meatball sub, especially if you fancy something different from traditional onion rings. The use of Fresno chiles gives a delicious and unexpected spicy kick.

Level: Intermediate

Total: 30 min
Active: 30 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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2 large red onions, sliced thin on a mandoline

4 Fresno chiles, sliced into thin rounds

2 cups buttermilk

1 to 2 quarts canola oil

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 scant tablespoon kosher salt

Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Special equipment:

a mandoline; a deep-frying thermometer

Separate the onion rings, then place in a bowl and add the Fresnos. Pour over the buttermilk and stir to fully submerge.
Heat the oil to 375 degrees F in a heavy-bottomed pan.
Place the flour in a shallow dish and stir in the salt and pepper.
Using tongs, remove a handful of onions and chiles from the buttermilk and dunk in the flour mixture. Coat in the flour mixture thoroughly, then tap them on the inside of the bowl to shake off the excess.
Plunge into the hot oil, breaking them up a little with the tongs, and keeping watch over them. Fry until golden, 2 to 3 minutes, then remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
Repeat with the remaining onion and chiles, then serve.