Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 2 large Texas 1015 sweet onions, cut into 1/4-inch rings
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder or chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Oil for frying
  • Ketchup, such as chipotle ketchup, for serving

Instruction

  • Place the onion slices in a large bowl and cover with the buttermilk. Allow to soak for 15 minutes.
  • Mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, chipotle powder, oregano and cumin. Taste and adjust seasonings. Divide the flour mixture, placing half in a large food-safe plastic bag and the other half on a plate.
  • Heat up 2 inches of oil in a large pot or cast-iron skillet to 350° F. Line a large baking sheet with paper towels.
  • To batter the onions, remove them from the buttermilk, reserving the buttermilk in the bowl, and place them in the plastic-bag with the flour. Shake until coated. Working one-at-a time or in small batches, take the floured onions and dip back into the buttermilk and then dredge in the flour on a plate. Fry in the hot oil until light brown, for about 2 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve warm with ketchup or your preferred dipping sauce.