Sweet Onion Rings with Basil Buttermilk Dip
Description
You don't have to go to a restaurant to get this favorite appetizer. Make it at home with a little time and a few ingredients. Serve it with this dip or your favorite dip.
Ingredients
1 Walla Walla or Vidalia onion
2 c. buttermilk
1 c. all- purpose flour
1/2 c. Panko breadcrumbs
1 t. onion salt
canola or vegetable oil, for frying
Basil Buttermilk Dip:
1/2 c. buttermilk
handful of fresh basil leaves
lemon juice
Kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
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Peel onions; slice them thickly, about 1/2 inch. Gently separate the slices into rings; don't discard the little center pieces.
Pour buttermilk into a large bowl; add onions. Stir to coat.
Pour several inches of oil into a pan. Heat to 350 degrees.
In a large zip lock bag, pour flour, breadcrumbs, and onion salt, and mix well.
When oil is hot, drop a few of the onion rings into the bag; toss to coat well.
Add onion rings to hot oil; fry until golden, about 2 minutes, flipping once or twice. Work in small batches to not overcrowd the pan.
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with dip.
Dip:
Place buttermilk in a small food processor or blender; add basil leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice. Process just until the basil is well incorporated. Add the seasonings to taste.
Serves 2-4