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Ina's Cornmeal Fried Onion Rings

Ina Garten's recipe for cornmeal fried onion rings written out in my own words
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Ina Garten, onion
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Inactive 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 large yellow or sweet onions
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 quart frying oil

Instructions

  • Peel the onions, slice them into rings. The ring should be about ½ inch thick. No more than ¾ inch.
  • Add buttermilk, salt, and pepper to a vessel large enough for the onions to fit in.
  • Add the onions and allow at least 15 minutes for them to soak.
  • Heat up a dutch oven or large wide pot to 350 degree. Keep track of temperature with a candy/fry thermometer that is attached to the side of the pot.
  • You are going to work in bathes here, put no more than a few onion rings in at a time, so you don't overcrowd them or reduce the temperature of the oil too much. You can place the finished rings in a oven set to it's lowest temperature to keep warm.
  • Remove one ring from the buttermilk. Allow a moment to drip. Then dredge into the flour. Flip over to cover both sides, then into the oil.
  • Fry each ring for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Flip half way through.
  • Season with salt immediately when out of the oil. Place on a sheet in the oven to keep warm.
  • Repeat until all the rings are done. Serve hot.

Notes

To make in an air fryer - Spray each ring well with cooking spray.  Set the air fryer to 375 degrees and cook for 10 minutes, checking half way through, until golden brown and the outside is set.