Crispy Homemade French Fried Onions Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 large onions, sliced into thin rings
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
• 1 pinch onion powder, or to taste
• 1 pinch ground white pepper, or to taste
• salt to taste
• vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Begin by soaking the sliced onions in milk for 5 minutes to help them crisp up perfectly.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and salt. Add a handful of the soaked onions to the flour mixture and toss to coat thoroughly. Remove the coated onions and repeat the process with the remaining onions, working in small handfuls to ensure even coating.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to the optimal frying temperature. Fry the coated onions in batches, stirring frequently to ensure even browning, for approximately 2 to 3 minutes per batch, until they reach a beautiful golden-brown color. Remove the fried onions and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil. Season generously with additional salt to taste while they are still hot. Store the cooled, crispy fried onions in an airtight container to maintain their crunch.

Nutrition

• Calories: 39 kcal
• Fat Content: 1 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 10 mg
• Protein Content: 1 g
• Cholesterol Content: 1 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 6 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g