Faux-Fried Onion Rings with Smoky Mayonnaise

Onion rings were first introduced in the United States in the early 20th century and quickly gained popularity as a side dish or snack.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Faux-Fried Onion Rings with Smoky Mayonnaise

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 onion Large onions
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Slice the onions into 1/2-inch thick rings.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Dip the onion rings into buttermilk, then coat them in the flour mixture.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Fry the onion rings in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6. Remove the onion rings from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, liquid smoke, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and salt to make the smoky mayonnaise.
8. Serve the faux-fried onion rings with the smoky mayonnaise dip.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.