Crispy Fried Onions

Ingredients

• 1 pound onions sliced into ⅛ inch rings
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• additional salt for serving
• vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

• Separate onion rings and combine with buttermilk in a freezer bag or large bowl and let marinate for 20 minutes (or up to 24 hours if you’d like).
• While onions are marinating, combine flour, salt, & pepper in a large bowl.
• Heat 1″ of oil in a skillet or heat a deep fryer to 375°F.
• Remove onions from the buttermilk and drain well. Gently toss with the flour mixture.
• Add small batches of onions to the hot oil. Gently stir with tongs and cook until browned, 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with seasoned salt or kosher salt if desired.