Appetizer for 4
Onion Rings
$16.25for 435 minServes 4
Thick onion slices are dipped in seasoned buttermilk batter, fried until crisp, and served with a tangy dipping sauce.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk, 23 oz$0.05/oz typical | 23 oz | $1.17Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.6 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.6 lb | $0.77Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.25 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilMustard, mayo, ketchupRelish, dressings, steak sauceHot sauceHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetAppetizersSnacksBack to school
$4.06 per serving$16.25 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp + 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 tbsp + 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pieces large yellow onions
- 2 quarts peanut or vegetable oil for frying (optional)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp honey
Steps
- Whisk the flour, cornstarch, seasoned salt, baking powder, pepper, kosher salt, and buttermilk in a large bowl.
- Separate the onion slices into rings and coat them in the batter.
- Heat the oil in a deep pot to 350 F.
- Fry the rings in small batches for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
- Drain the onion rings on a rack or paper towels.
- Stir the mayonnaise, horseradish, Dijon mustard, sriracha, and honey in a small bowl.
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