Mastering fries: The ultimate homemade fried onion guide
When preparing grilled dishes, many people focus on the details, primarily which meat to choose and how to marinate it. However, a successful meal is a combination of many ingredients, and even a small addition can make an outdoor lunch memorable for a long time.
If you want your grilled burgers to be legendary, consider not only fresh toppings and bold sauces but also a crispy addition like fried onions. While you can buy this at a store, I recommend against it due to the artificial aroma and poor-quality ingredients. The homemade version, although also prepared in deep oil, is slightly healthier and much tastier.
How to use fried onions?
I think that once you place a bowl of fried onions on the table, it'll quickly find its place. It's not a good idea to mix it with other ingredients, especially in a salad, because in that case, it may soften and lose its pleasant crispiness. This doesn't mean it's not a suitable addition to a salad for the grill.
You can definitely add it to young potatoes mixed with Greek yogurt, pickled cucumber, or radishes. However, to prevent the onions from softening, wait until the very end or suggest that guests add it to their portion on the plate themselves.
Homemade fried onions recipe
For deep frying, it's best to use refined coconut oil or avocado oil, as they remain stable at high temperatures.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium onions
- 3 tablespoons of flour
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- Cut the onions into rings and coat them in 2 tablespoons of flour.
- Place them in a pan with heated oil and fry over medium heat until they start to brown.
- Then sprinkle them with another tablespoon of flour, mix, and fry for another 15-20 minutes.
- Stir the onions several times during frying.
If you want to prepare fried onions in the oven, toss the flour-coated rings with oil and spread them on baking paper. Bake at 180°C (350°F) until they reach the desired crispiness. Stir the onions every few minutes to brown them evenly.
