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Tennessee Onions

Crispy Tennessee Onions: Your New Favorite Comfort Snack

Crispy Tennessee Onions are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional onion rings, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free option available
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal can substitute with fine breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper adjust for more or less heat
For the Buttermilk Mixture
  • 1 cup buttermilk substitute with regular milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice
For Frying
  • 1 cup vegetable oil canola or peanut oil recommended
For the Main Ingredient
  • 2 large Tennessee onions peeled and sliced into rings

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Wire rack
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tennessee Onions
  1. Slice and prepare the onions: Peel and slice the Tennessee onions into thick rings, about half an inch wide. Set aside.
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  2. Create the coating mix: Combine all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
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  3. Prepare the buttermilk mixture: Pour the buttermilk into a separate bowl for dipping the onion rings.
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  4. Dredge the onion rings: Dip each onion ring into the buttermilk and then the flour mixture. Shake off excess coating.
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  5. Heat the oil: Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a skillet until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
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  6. Fry the onion rings: Fry onion rings for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
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  7. Drain and cool: Remove fried onions and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
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  8. Serve and enjoy: Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy with dipping sauces.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, follow the tips regarding oil temperature, batch frying, and seasoning balance.

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