Crisp-Fried Onions (Stegte Log)

Bayhill's Note:

Posted for the Zaar World Tour-Denmark. From the "International Vegetarian" cookbook. These crisp onions are a favorite snack in Denmark.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 6 cups

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large onions, peeled, thinly sliced and separated into rings (1-lb. total)
• salad oil
• salt

Directions:

1. Place flour in a bag, add onions and shake to coat evenly with flour.
2. Pour oil into a deep 2-1/2 to 3-quart pan to a depth of 1-1/2 inches and heat to 300ºF. Add floured onions, about a fourth at a time, and cook, stirring often, until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Oil temperature will drop at first but will rise again as onions cook; regulate heat accordingly.
3. With a slotted spoon, lift out onions and drain on paper towels (discard any scorched onion bits). Serve warm, piled in a napkin-lined basket or in a warmed bowl; sprinkle with salt.
4. If made ahead, let cool, wrap airtight, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, spread onions in a single layer on a shallow rimmed baking sheet. Heat in a 350ºF oven for 2 to 3 minutes.

Reviews

[Papa D 1946-2012]

These are so easy and delicious! I put the onion slices into a 1 gallon zip lock bag with some seasoned flour, shook to coat and put them in the frig for about 2 hours. Deep fried in my mini fryer at 375°F for about 1 minute. They came out crispy and oh so good! Thanks for posting. Made for FOOTBALL POOL 2011 - Week 5.

[diner524]

Just love this onions!!! What is so much better is how quick and easy they are to make!!! We are grilling steaks for dinner tonite, so made these ahead of time and will serve these on top of our steaks. I sliced the onions, then added them to a bowl with some milk, then I threw them in a bag with the flour (which I added sea salt to) and tossed them. I have eaten several, they are addictive, before even being close to our dinner time. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Made for your win in the football pool game, congrats!!!

[Dreamgoddess]

These were delicious and so easy to make. They were perfect served alongside grilled burgers. Made for X-tra Hot Dishes.