Crispy Fried Onion Strings
Nicely fried, these Crispy Fried Onion Strings are the perfect addition for casseroles, salads, steaks, burgers, and more.
Ingredients
- 3 cups yellow onions, thinly sliced (Lyonnaise cut) tips & tricks
- 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. sweet paprika
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed tips & tricks
Directions
- Cut the thin onion slices in half and transfer them to a large bowl. If some layers are stuck together, separate them.
- In a small bowl, we’ll combine flour and sweet paprika; whisk well.
- Sprinkle on a third of the flour mixture on the onion pieces and toss them around before adding another third. Repeat until the flour mixture is all in and making sure the onion pieces are well coated.
- In a shallow skillet over medium heat, add oil and bring the temperature to 375ºF.
- Working in batches, add the coated pieces, stir them gently and fry them for about 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Halfway through frying, we’ll flip them over so both sides are done nicely.
- When they’re done, using a spider strainer, transfer the fried onions to a baking sheet lined with a wire rack to prevent them from getting soggy and allowing any excess oil to drip off; spread them into a single layer.
- If they’re not used right away, transfer them to a 170ºF preheated oven to keep them warm until ready of serve.