Onion Strings

    • 2 large sweet onions, such as vidalia
    • 2 cups buttermilk
    • 3 cups flour
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • oil, for frying

-Using a mandolin (or a very sharp knife), slice the onions about 1/8" thick. Separate into

rings.

-Arrange the onions in a shallow dish in an even layer. Pour the buttermilk over the onions,

pressing down the onions so they are submerged.

-Whisk the flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a large bowl until combined.

-Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees. When the oil is up to temperature, submerge a

frying basket into the oil.

-STEP 1: Grab a large handful of the onions, allow the buttermilk to drip off and then toss the

onions in the flour mixture until they are completely coated. Place the dredged onions into a

fine-mesh strainer and lightly jiggle so the excess flour falls off.

-STEP 2: Gently drop the onion strings in the oil (into the basket). When the onion strings are

lightly browned (about 2 minutes), remove the basket and place the onion strings onto a

paper towel to drain the excess oil.

-Repeat steps 1 and 2 with the remaining onion slices.