Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 large sweet onions (Vidalia if available, peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 2 cups peanut oil

Instruction

  • Peel and slice the onions as thin as possible. Separate the rings.
  • Place the onion rings in a shallow bowl and cover with buttermilk. Allow the onions to soak in the buttermilk for at least an hour.
  • Combine the flour, salt, and red pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • Preheat the oil in a dutch oven or cast-iron skillet to 350 degrees F.
  • When the oil is hot, take a handful of the onion rings and dredge them in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour and add to the hot oil. Fry for one to two minutes or until they are golden brown. Watch them carefully; they can go from perfect to burned in a matter of seconds. Repeat as needed until all of the onion rings are cooked. Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve immediately while they are still hot.