Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 large or 2 medium sweet onions, (cut into 1/2-inch slices and separated into rings)
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup self-rising flour
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg

Instruction

  • Place onions in a large ziptop bag and add hot sauce, water, and vinegar. Seal bag and refrigerate for 8 to 16 hours.
  • Pour 2 inches of oil into a large Dutch oven and heat oil to 350 degrees.
  • Place bread crumbs and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a shallow dish.
  • Whisk together flour, paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, milk and egg in a medium bowl.
  • Drain onions and dip in milk mixture and then coat with bread crumbs.
  • Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels. If desired, lightly sprinkle with salt.