Vidalia® Onion Straws (Onion Strings)

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 13

Crispy Vidalia® Onion Straws recipe for a quick snack

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

317

Sugar

Fat

13g

Vidalia® Onion Straws are a popular snack across the United States, commonly found in fast-food restaurants as a side dish or appetizer. These crispy onion strings are made with Vidalia onions which are a type of sweet onion grown in Georgia. They are often served with a dipping sauce such as ranch dressing or ketchup. These onion straws are easy to make and can be a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Instructions

1.	Pour buttermilk into a bowl.
2.	In another bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
3.	Cut onions into thin slices, separate them into rings, and soak them in buttermilk for 20 minutes.
4.	Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until hot.
5.	Remove a handful of onion rings from buttermilk and dip them into the flour mixture until coated.
6.	Fry the onion rings in batches in hot oil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
7.	Place fried onion straws on paper towels to drain oil and sprinkle with salt.

PROS

These crispy Vidalia® Onion Straws are easy to make and taste delicious.

They make a great snack or appetizer that can be shared with friends and family.

CONS

These onion straws are deep-fried, which makes them high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although these onion straws are not particularly healthy, onions themselves have many health benefits.
Onions are low in calories and high in vitamins C and B6, which can help strengthen the immune system and promote healthy skin.

	2 cups buttermilk
	2 cups all-purpose flour
	2 tablespoons cornmeal
	1 tablespoon salt
	1 tablespoon ground black pepper
	2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
	1/2 teaspoon paprika
	1 quart vegetable oil for frying , or as needed