Ingredients:
- 4 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- Soak Onions:
- Place the thinly sliced onions in a bowl and pour buttermilk over them. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat Oil:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge Onions:
- Dredge each soaked onion slice in the dry mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Fry Onions:
- Fry the coated onions in batches until they are golden brown and crispy. This usually takes 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Drain Excess Oil:
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried Tennessee onions to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Repeat:
- Repeat the dredging and frying process until all the onions are cooked.
- Serve:
- Serve the Tennessee onions as a flavorful and crispy side dish or a delightful topping for burgers and sandwiches.
- Enjoy:
- Enjoy the savory and crispy goodness of Tennessee onions!