Onion Straws (French Fried Onions) Recipe

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Onion Straws (French Fried Onions)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 large onions
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tbsp salt (a little less than a full tablespoon)
  • lots black pepper , to taste
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 -2 quart canola oil

Directions:

  1. With a mandolin, good slicer or a very sharp knife, slice the onions very thin. If you use a knife, you should be able to see it through the onion slice. Place in a baking dish and cover with buttermilk for at least one hour.
  2. Combine dry ingredients and set aside. Heat oil to 375 degrees F. in a deep fryer. If you don't have a deep fryer, use a Dutch oven or deep pot; add oil and heat to 375 using a candy thermometer to determine the temperature of the oil. Remove the thermometer when the temp reaches 375.
  3. When ready to cook, grab a handful of onions, cover well with the flour mixture, shake off the excess, and plunge the onions into the hot oil. Fry the onions in batches so the oil will stay hot. Fry for a few minutes and remove them when they turn golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Repeat until all the onions are cooked. Serve immediately or store in an air tight plastic container to add to other dishes when needed. Cooked onion straws can be kept at room temperature for up to a week.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2837.81 Kcal (11881 kJ)
Calories from fat 2554.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 283.83g 437%
Cholesterol 10.78mg 4%
Sodium 2835.05mg 118%
Potassium 340.3mg 7%
Total Carbs 70g 23%
Sugars 7.31g 29%
Dietary Fiber 7.86g 31%
Protein 11.13g 22%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 7%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 304.5mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 540.6 Kcal (2263 kJ)
Calories from fat 486.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.07g 437%
Cholesterol 2.05mg 4%
Sodium 540.08mg 118%
Potassium 64.83mg 7%
Total Carbs 13.34g 23%
Sugars 1.39g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 31%
Protein 2.12g 22%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 7%
Iron 0.7mg 21%
Calcium 58mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 79.6
    Points
  • 81
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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