Best 8 Crunchy Onion Sticks Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible crunch and savory flavors of homemade Crunchy Onion Sticks, a delightful appetizer or side dish that will elevate any meal. With three tempting recipes to choose from, you can create classic, cheesy, or spicy onion sticks that cater to your taste preferences. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these delectable treats, perfect for parties, game nights, or a cozy evening snack. Get ready to impress your family and friends with your culinary skills as you embark on this delicious journey of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ONION STRINGS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large onions
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 scant tablespoon salt
Plenty of black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
Canola oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Begin by peeling the onions and slicing very thinly, use a mandoline slicer if you can. Separate the onion slices and place them in a shallow baking dish and pour the buttermilk over the top. Press the onions down so they're submerged as much as possible and let them soak on the counter for at least an hour. If necessary, stir them around a bit halfway through the soaking process.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper and cayenne, and set aside.
  • Pour 1 to 2 quarts canola oil in a pot or Dutch oven. Heat to 375 degrees F, or until a pinch of flour sizzles when sprinkled over the pot.
  • Using tongs, remove a handful of onions from the buttermilk and immediately dunk into the flour mixture. Coat the onions in the flour mixture, and then tap them on the inside of the bowl to shake off the excess.
  • Plunge the onions in the hot oil. With a spoon, fiddle with them a bit just to break them up, and watch them! They'll be ready to remove from the oil in no time flat.
  • When they're golden brown (this should take just a minute or two), remove them from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Repeat with the remaining onion slices and serve immediately.
  • Pile these on top of a juicy grilled hamburger - to die for!

ONION STRINGS



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Please note: This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. Thank you for listening.

Categories     appetizers     main dish     side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole Large Onion
2 c. Buttermilk
2 c. All-purpose Flour
1 tbsp. (scant) Salt
1/4 tsp. (to 1/2 Teaspoon) Cayenne Pepper
1 qt. (to 2 Quarts) Canola Oil
Black Pepper To Taste

Steps:

  • Slice onion very thin. Place in a baking dish and cover with buttermilk and soak for at least an hour. Combine dry ingredients and set aside. Heat oil to 375 degrees.Grab a handful of onions, throw into the flour mixture, tap to shake off excess, and PLUNGE into hot oil. Fry for a few minutes and remove as soon as golden brown.Repeat until onions are gone.Eat before your family sees them.Repeat with another onion, because they'll be really mad they didn't get any.

CRUNCHY ONION STICKS



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My sister and I made these for her grandaughter's baby shower. They went fast and everyone wanted this recipe. These are really good and easy to make. I will make them again in November for the UMW meeting at my house. A great snack too! This recipe was taken from Taste of Home Best Holiday Gatherings Cookbook.

Provided by Janice Ross

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/4 tsp onion salt
2 can(s) french fried onions crushed (2.8 oz each)
1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls

Steps:

  • 1. In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place crushed onions in another bowl. Separate crescent dough into four rectangles; seal them on the perferated lines together. Cut each rectangle into eight strips. Dip each strip in the egg mixture, then roll in the crushed onions.
  • 2. Place two inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Makes 25-30 appetizers. This depends on how you cut the strips or you can cut them in squares.

STICKY ONION CRUNCH WINGS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds chicken wings, whole or separated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup French-fried onions (I like French's), crushed
1 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, grated or minced
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
4 scallions (white and green parts), finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the wings on a baking sheet and season both sides with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  • To make the sauce, in a small saucepan, mix together the hoisin, pomegranate juice, brown sugar, garlic, horseradish, scallions, and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat. When the sauce starts to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. Taste and season with salt.
  • In a deep heavy pot, Dutch oven, or deep fryer, fill with oil to a depth of about 6 inches, and heat to 360 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the wings; the oil temperature will settle at about 350 degrees ¿ try to maintain that temperature by adjusting the heat while you fry. Fry the wings until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Put some of the sauce in a large mixing bowl and toss the wings in batches, adding more sauce as needed, until completely coated. Put the onions into another large bowl, add the sauced wings in batches and toss to thoroughly coat. Serve warm.

FRIED ONION STRIPS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 Vidalia onions, sliced into 1/2-inch thick strips

Steps:

  • Place oil in a deep skillet until it comes about 1-inch up the side of the pan. Heat oil to 360 degrees F.
  • Mix buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce in a medium bowl. Mix flour, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bag. Pat onion slices dry and dip in the buttermilk mixture to coat. Transfer slices to bag and toss to coat. Deep-fry onions in batches until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, sprinkle immediately with salt, and serve.

OLD FASHIONED ONION RINGS



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This is an actual recipe from a former employee of a popular drive-in restaurant. Crispy coated onion rings like the pro's make!

Provided by JeanieMomof3

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 18m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup milk, or as needed
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
seasoned salt to taste
1 quart oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • Separate the onion slices into rings, and set aside. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Dip the onion slices into the flour mixture until they are all coated; set aside. Whisk the egg and milk into the flour mixture using a fork. Dip the floured rings into the batter to coat, then place on a wire rack to drain until the batter stops dripping. The wire rack may be placed over a sheet of aluminum foil for easier clean up. Spread the bread crumbs out on a plate or shallow dish. Place rings one at a time into the crumbs, and scoop the crumbs up over the ring to coat. Give it a hard tap as you remove it from the crumbs. The coating should cling very well. Repeat with remaining rings.
  • Deep fry the rings a few at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with seasoning salt, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68.3 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1271.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

VIDALIA® ONION STRAWS (ONION STRINGS)



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Wonderful crispy onions made from Vidalia® or any good sweet yellow onions. These are famous in several restaurants around the Southeast. A great southern staple. Serve hot for best results. Slice onions as thin as possible. You should be able to see the knife clearly through the onion as you slice it.

Provided by lcasad

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups buttermilk
2 large sweet onions (such as Vidalia®), very thinly sliced and separated into rings
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Pour buttermilk into a bowl. Place onion slices into buttermilk, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika together in a bowl. Working in batches, remove onions from buttermilk, letting any excess liquid drip off, place onions in flour mixture and toss to coat. Shake any excess flour mixture off onions.
  • Cook onion rings in the preheated oil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer rings with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 939.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

STEAK SANDWICHES WITH CRISPY ONIONS



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I created this steak sandwich recipe for my husband. Fried onions are a family favorite, and I thought it would be amazing to put them on a sandwich. The chimichurri-inspired mayo gives fabulous freshness and flavor. -Renee Seaman, Green Township, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large sweet onion
3 cups buttermilk
2 cups minced fresh cilantro
1 cup minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon plus 2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 beef flat iron steak or top sirloin steak (1-1/2 pounds)
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
Oil for deep-fat frying
12 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
Optional: Fresh arugula and sliced tomato

Steps:

  • Cut onion into 1/4-in. slices; separate into rings. Place in a large bowl or shallow dish. Add buttermilk; turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight., In a small bowl, combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Remove 2 tablespoons herb mixture; stir into mayonnaise. Refrigerate until serving. Stir 1/2 cup olive oil into remaining herb mixture. Reserve 2 tablespoons oil mixture for serving. Place remaining oil mixture in a large bowl or shallow dish. Add beef; turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight., Drain beef, discarding marinade. Grill beef, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness, 7-9 minutes on each side (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Meanwhile, drain onion rings, discarding marinade. In a shallow dish, combine flour, taco seasoning and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Roll onion rings in flour mixture. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, until golden brown, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels; keep warm., Remove steak to a cutting board; brush with reserved 2 tablespoons oil mixture. Brush bread with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Grill bread over medium heat until toasted, 30-60 seconds on each side., Spread mayonnaise mixture over 1 side of each toast. Thinly slice steak. Top 6 slices of toast with steak, fried onions and, if desired, arugula and tomato slices. Top with remaining toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 930 calories, Fat 58g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1719mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Tips:

  • Use sweet onions for the best flavor. They have a milder taste that will not overpower the other ingredients.
  • Cut the onions thinly so they cook evenly. If they are too thick, they will not get crispy.
  • Soak the onions in buttermilk or water for at least 30 minutes before dredging them. This will help to remove the excess moisture and make the coating adhere better.
  • Use a light hand when dredging the onions. Too much breading will make them soggy.
  • Fry the onions in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan, or the onions will not cook evenly.
  • Drain the onions on paper towels before serving. This will help to remove any excess oil.

Conclusion:

Crunchy onion sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties and game days. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these tasty treats at home. So next time you are looking for a fun and flavorful snack, give these crunchy onion sticks a try.

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