Buttermilk Fried Onions

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 c. buttermilk
• 4 large yellow onions, sliced and separated into rings
• Oil for deep frying

Preparation

Step 1

Combine egg yolks, flour, soda, salt and beat with a large spoon.
2
Pour in buttermilk slowly, beating until forms a fairly smooth paste.
3
Heat oil, 3" deep, to 375°.
4
Drop rings into batter and fry 4-5 minutes until lightly browned.
5
Put on paper towels.
6
When all onion rings are done, fry again in hot oil to heat through and crisp them, 1-2 minutes.
7
Drain on paper towels, salt and serve.