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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Onion straws are easy to make and taste great on a burger, steak, salad, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, or as-is.

1 unit Fresh Red or Yellow Onion

2 cups 2 cups Buttermilk OR 2 Tbsp White Vinegar and 2 cups Milk

2 cups All-purpose Flour

½ tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)

½ tsp Paprika

¼ tsp Black Pepper

1 tsp Salt

2 tbsp Corn meal

1 quart (to 2 Quarts) Canola Oil

Step 1

Pour butter milk or milk with white vinegar in dish.

Step 2

Slice onion thin and place in milk, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 3

Combine dry ingredients and set aside.

Step 4

Heat oil to 375°.

Step 5

Toss onions in flour mixture until fully coated.

Step 6

Place onions into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 7

Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain.