Tennessee onions, also known as “Tennessee fried onions” or “Tennessee whiskey onions,” are a delightful Southern dish featuring thinly sliced onions coated in a seasoned flour mixture and then deep-fried to crispy perfection. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced into rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Tennessee whiskey (such as Jack Daniel’s)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions:
- Prepare the Onions:
- Peel the onions and slice them thinly into rings. Separate the rings and set them aside.
- Prepare the Coating:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Coat the Onions:
- Pour the Tennessee whiskey into a separate shallow dish.
- Dip each onion ring into the whiskey, allowing excess liquid to drip off.
- Then coat the onion ring in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- Fry the Onions:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully drop the coated onion rings into the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the fryer.
- Fry the onions for 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried onions using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Repeat until all onions are fried.
- Serve:
- Once all the onions are fried, transfer them to a serving platter.
- Serve the Tennessee onions hot as a delicious appetizer or side dish. They pair well with dipping sauces like ranch dressing or barbecue sauce.
Enjoy your crispy and flavorful Tennessee onions!
