I have been saying no to a deep fryer for years. First I don’t have the storage space. Second, I’ve told you all how I feel about the smell in my house. I don’t like it at all. While making the onion rings I informed my darling husband we need some sort of table outside to do this on from NOW ON. I probably wouldn’t have done it this weekend because it’s still too hot outside but for future frying events, you know. This recipe is similar to the bloomin’ onion. It’s just in rings and much easier to cook.
Vidalia onions – Use a sweet onion such as Vidalia.All-purpose flourGarlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper – You always need to season the flour dredge, right?Buttermilk – They wouldn’t be buttermilk battered without it!Large eggsVegetable oil or canola oil – For frying.
Cut the onions into 1/2″ thick slices. Beat the eggs into the buttermilk. Heat the oil to 350 degrees, either in a deep fryer or in a heavy pot. Enjoy with the copycat bloomin’ onion sauce. Honestly, this homemade onion rings recipe is easier than you think and they’re so much better at home than anyplace else. These are one of our favorite side dishes when we’re doing burgers on the grill.
