Appetizer for 4
Crispy Fried Onions
$2.21for 440 minServes 4
Thin yellow onions soak in buttermilk, coat with seasoned flour, and fry in hot oil until crisp and golden.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions, 1 lb$1.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.29Typical price |
 | Buttermilk, 8.5 oz$0.05/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.43Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.21 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
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Typical price
$0.55 per serving$2.21 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb yellow onions
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- vegetable oil (optional)
Steps
- Slice the onions into thin rings and soak them in buttermilk for 20 minutes.
- Stir the flour, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl.
- Heat 2 inches of oil to 350 F in a 5-quart pot.
- Dredge small batches of onions in the flour mixture and shake off excess.
- Fry each batch for 2 to 4 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
- Drain the onions on a clean rack or paper towels.
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