Description
A straightforward recipe for pan-fried onions seasoned simply.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large yellow onions
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly into rings.
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the onion rings in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions to the hot oil in a single layer, working in batches if necessary.
- Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until golden brown and tender.
- Remove the onions with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For crispier onions, do not overcrowd the skillet during frying.
- You can substitute butter for half of the vegetable oil for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Tennessee onions, fried onions, pan-fried onions, southern side dish, onion rings