Buttermilk Onion Rings With Grilled Tomato Aioli Dipping Sauce Recipes

CRISPY BUTTERMILK ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Slice onion into 1/4 inch slices and separate into rings. (Keep only the firm, large rings)
• In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cornstarch, paprika, onion powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
• Coat rings in the flour mixture and set aside.
• Add egg into the leftover flour mixture.
• Add in enough buttermilk to create a thick batter.
• Dip coated rings into the batter and let excess batter drip off.
• Coat in crushed croutons until completely covered.
• Heat oil (about 375 F.) and fry until golden, flipping once.
• Let drain on cooling rack (with paper towel underneath)
• Salt lightly as soon as the rings come out of the oil, optional
• Serve immediately.

BUTTERMILK ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Cut the onions in 1/4" slices. In a glass dish, soak the onions in the buttermilk for 30 to 60 minutes.
• In a brown paper sack, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, onion powder, chili powder, and if needed, sugar. Drain the onions lightly and dredge them in the seasoned flour.
• Pour at least 4" of oil into a heavy saucepan. Heat the oil to 375°. Fry the onions, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden. For the crispiest results, drain on paper towels and spread on a serving plattter rather than piling them into a basket, where they could become soggy. Serve immediately.

BUTTERMILK ONION RINGS WITH GRILLED TOMATO AIOLI DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine buttermilk, flour, cayenne and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Soak the onion rings in the batter for 2 hours in the refrigerator. Using side burner. Heat oil in a large saucepan to 375 degrees F. In batches, remove onion rings from batter and dredge in the seasoned flour mixture. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and season immediately with salt.
• For the aioli: place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Season with cayenne and salt.