BUTTERMILK BATTERED ONION RINGS!! A Must Try Recipe! Best Onion Rings Ever!

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess while reducing calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat breadcrumbs provide a similar texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: peanut oil

Canola oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

Cut the large sweet Vidalia onion into thick rings, ensuring they are not too thin or too thick.

Separate the onion rings and discard any small pieces or broken rings.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper.

Add approximately 1 cup of buttermilk to the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth, adjusting the buttermilk as necessary to achieve a pancake batter-like consistency.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F, using 1 to 2 inches of oil.

Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing excess batter to drip off before placing it in the hot oil.

Fry the onion rings in batches, flipping them occasionally until they are golden brown, which should take just a couple of minutes.

Remove the onion rings from the oil and place them on a rack to drain, avoiding paper towels to prevent sogginess.

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