French Fried Onions

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Crispy fried onions add a savory crunch to steaks, burgers, and salads. Their golden-brown exterior and tender interior deliver rich flavor and texture. Perfect as a topping or snack, these homemade onion rings are quick to prepare and elevate any meal with their irresistible crunch.

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Ingredients

  • 3 large onions
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Peel the onions and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rings. Separate the rings.
  2. Dip the onion rings into milk, then coat them in a mixture of flour and salt.
  3. Fry the coated onion rings in a shallow frying pan until they are light brown, frying a few rings at a time.
  4. Drain the fried onions on paper towels and sprinkle with additional salt if desired.
  5. Serve hot as a side or topping.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

263 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.2g 10% DV
Total Fat 6.6g 8% DV
Carbs 45.5g 17% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 12.8g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9862.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 123mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 4.3mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 120mg 9% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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