Name: Crispy Cajun Onion Rings Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large onions; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 cup buttermilk; Vegetable oil, for frying

Crispy Cajun Onion Rings Recipe

Latashia Stoker Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Crispy Cajun Onion Rings

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 large onions
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup buttermilk
Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

Slice the onions into 1/2 inch thick rings and separate them.
In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
Dip each onion ring into the buttermilk, then coat it in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Fry the onion rings in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer the cooked onion rings to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve the crispy Cajun onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories : 256kcal
Total Fat : 4g
Saturated Fat : 1g
Cholesterol : 1mg
Sodium : 604mg
Total Carbohydrates : 51g
Dietary Fiber : 4g
Sugar : 6g
Protein : 7g

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