Tennessee Onions | Easy Side Dish Recipe

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Slice onions into thin rings and soak in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.

Combine flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Remove onions from buttermilk and let excess drip off.

Dredge soaked onions in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.

Carefully place coated onions in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch, turning occasionally for even cooking.

Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried onions to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Season with additional salt if desired while still hot.

Serve immediately as a side dish or topping.

Cooking Techniques

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