Dried Onion Slices Recipes

OVEN DRIED ONION / GARLIC FLAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius), and then add the loaded trays. Prop the door open at least 4 inches.
• Dry onions/garlic in single layers on trays. Depending of drying conditions, drying times make take longer.
• Place on trays that are at least 1 1/2 inches narrower than the inside of the oven to allow for air circulation.
• Allow at least 2 1/2 inches between trays and 3 inches of free space at the top of the oven. Be sure there is lots of air space between the pieces of onions/garlic and placed in a single layers.
• Optional but good to do. Place a fan outside the oven in such a position that air is directed through the opening and across the oven.
• Change the position of the fan frequently during drying to vary the circulation of the air.
• Maintain the temperature at 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius). It takes less heat to keep the temperature at 140 degrees Fahrenheit as drying progresses, so watch the temperature carefully at the end of the drying. Check the onions/garlic often, and turn the trays frequently. At the start of the drying process, there is worry of scorching, but when nearly dry, the product may scorch very easily. Even slight scorching destroys the flavor and may lower the nutritive value, so be careful not to allow the temperature to rise above 140 degrees Fahrenheit, especially during the end of drying.
• The onions will be brittle when dry and will crumble when crushed.
• This should take between 6 and 10 hours.

FRIED ONION 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.

DRIED ONION SLICES

Steps:

• Peel and slice the onion into rings, as thinly as possible.
• Take a big pot and bring 500ml of water and the vinegar to a boil.
• Once boiling, drop in the onion rings and let the water return to a boil.
• Cook for two minutes, then drain and refresh under cold water.
• Spread out on paper towel and leave to dry.
• After an hour, pre-heat the oven to 60 C or 140 degrees F.
• Lay out the onions on a sheet of wax paper, spread over a baking sheet.
• Make sure they don't overlap and that they are lying flat.
• Sieve the icing sugar over the onions, then transfer the tray to the oven to continue the drying process.
• The length of time it takes to dry them will vary.
• Allow a couple hours, but keep an eye on them.
• When the onions are ready they will still be slightly soft but will crisp up when removed from the oven.

DRY ONION SOUP MIX

Steps:

• Stir the onion flakes, beef bouillon granules, onion powder, parsley flakes, celery seed, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl. Use as substitute for a 1-ounce envelope of dry onion soup mix.

EVERYTHING ONION DIP

Steps:

• Cut both ends off the yellow onion and cut evenly into 2 halves. Remove and discard skin. Place onion halves on a cutting board with cut-sides down. Make vertical slices against the grain, then turn and slice across the cuts to chop. Chop again if you'd like smaller pieces. You should have about 2 cups chopped onion.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Transfer onion and salt into the hot oil. Cook until onions are deep brown in color, 7 to 8 minutes. Add shallots and red onions; stir and saute until they start to soften and sweeten, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in garlic and dried onion. Set aside to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, pepper, cayenne, and cooled onion mixture; mix until thoroughly combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 4 to 12 hours, or overnight.
• Remove dip from the refrigerator and stir in green onions and chives. Taste and adjust seasoning. Transfer dip into a serving bowl and garnish with more green onions and chives to serve.

BAKED ONION SLICES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mustard, oil, honey, sage, pepper and salt.
• Slice onions crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Place in single layer in greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
• Brush generously with mustard mixture.
• Cover with foil, bake 425F (220C) oven for 15 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until tender.

CANDIE'S EASY POTATO AND ONION DISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a 9x13 inch casserole dish, mix the potatoes, onions, butter, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake covered in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until potatoes are tender.