Description
Crispy Vidalia Onion Rings with a light golden coating and sweet flavor, served with an easy homemade dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large Vidalia onions
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Sriracha
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup rice flour or cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- oil for frying
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 to 4 tablespoons ground horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the dipping sauce. Mix well and refrigerate while you prepare the onion rings.
- Heat oil in a deep pan or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the Vidalia onions into thick rings and separate them.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, rice flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Whisk together the buttermilk and Sriracha into a second bowl.
- Place the onion rings into the buttermilk mixture. Coat well.
- Transfer to the flour mixture and coat well (you may have to do this in batches). Shake off any excess flour.
- Carefully place the coated onion rings into the hot oil, in batches. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy. Turning often. About 4-6 minutes.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Salt immediately.
- Serve hot with the prepared dipping sauce.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Keep oil temperature steady for even frying.
- Slice onions evenly for consistent cooking.
- Shake off excess flour before frying.
- Work in batches to maintain crispiness.
- Salt immediately out of the fry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 onion rings