Crispy Fried Onions (Copycat French’s)

Crispy Fried Onions (Copycat French’s)

Homemade crispy fried onions are golden, crunchy, and packed with flavor. This easy copycat French's recipe is perfect for green bean casserole, burgers, and more, with optional Creole seasoning for a little extra kick.

Course Condiments and Spices, Side Dish

Cuisine Amercian Heritage

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 18

Servings

Calories 127kcal

Author Marye Audet-White

Equipment

Deep Fryer

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds onions peeled and sliced paper thin
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups flour all-purpose
3 tablespoons Creole Seasoning (Tony Chachere’s) or your favorite seasoning
Peanut oil for frying or another high-smoke-point oil

Instructions

Heat the deep fryer up to 375F.
Mix the flour and the Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning in a large bowl.
Add the onions to the buttermilk in a separate bowl and let stand for 10 minutes.
Drain the onions, then dredge them in the flour mixture.
Shake off excess flour.
Fry, a few at a time, until golden brown and crisp.
Drain on paper towels.
Store in an airtight container.

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Notes

Can these French fried onions be made gluten-free?

They can! Just substitute gluten-free flour for the flour in the recipe. Be sure to double-check any seasonings you add for gluten.

Tips:

Deep frying in oil is the best way to make fried onions. Air fryer and oven methods are ok but not as good as frying.
Let them soak in the buttermilk longer if the onions are very strong.
Drain as much buttermilk as possible off the onions before dredging in the flour.
If you don't have buttermilk you can use regular milk.

Storage:

Store in an airtight container in a cool pantry for a day or two. Make sure you've cooked them thoroughly. You may need to crisp them back up for a few minutes in an air fryer or oven. Put them in the fridge if you are going to keep them longer.

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