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COPYCAT FRENCH'S FRIED ONIONS are CRISPY CRUNCHY and DELICIOUS! For burgers, casserole or as snack!

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Caramelised Onions

Cultural Context

Caramelised onions have their roots in French cuisine, where they are often used to enhance the flavor of dishes like French onion soup. This technique transforms the natural sugars in onions into a rich, sweet flavor, making them a beloved addition to many recipes. Today, caramelised onions are enjoyed globally, often used as toppings for burgers, pizzas, and in various gourmet dishes.

FrenchFRside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 ½ lb French onion
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt & white pepper to taste
2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Canola or vegetable or peanut oil for deep frying

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

onions

💰Cheaper: yellow onions

Yellow onions are often less expensive than other varieties.

1

Peel and slice the French onions super thin.

2

Soak thinly sliced onions in buttermilk for 10 minutes.

3

In a shallow pan, mix all-purpose flour, salt, white pepper, and Cajun seasoning.

4

Dredge buttermilk soaked onion slices in the seasoned flour.

5

Rub onions in the flour mix to coat evenly.

6

Heat oil in a shallow pan for deep frying.

7

Fry onions in small batches until golden brown.

8

Remove browned onions onto a kitchen towel to extract excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingcaramelizing

Equipment Needed

shallow panknifemandolin slicerkitchen towel

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milk

Also Known As

French Fried OnionsSweet Onions
Local Name: Oignons caramélisés

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