Fried onions are made by dipping onions in egg or milk, dredging them in seasoned flour, and frying them. They can be in the form of rings or strips and are often used as a topping or side dish. Some prefer fresh fried onions, while others like canned fried onions. The preparation process for French fries is usually simpler. There are different batters for making fried onions, and the flour is seasoned with salt, pepper, and other spices. Frozen onions can be cooked in the oven as a healthier alternative. Some fast food companies use processed onion chunks instead of whole slices.
Fried onions are onions that are usually dipped in egg or milk, dredged in flour with seasoning, and then fried, or may alternatively be dipped in a batter before frying. Onions can be in the form of onion rings or narrow or wide onion strips. Some are familiar with canned fried onions, which are a traditional topping for dishes like green bean casserole. Others much prefer fresh fried onion strips or rings, as a great accompaniment to hamburgers or hot sandwiches.
No matter how you slice it, fried onions pack a ton of flavor, have a great crunch, and come in a close second in popularity to French fries. The preparation process for french fries is usually simpler. Most fries aren’t coated, unless you get “crunchy” fries, which can be dipped in batter as well.
Onion lovers differ on which batters make the best fried onions. Some prefer to use a beer or beer batter for dipping, then breadcrumbs for dragging the onions. Others find that a milk dip with flour is the best choice. The flour into which the onions are dredged is normally seasoned with salt and pepper, but can be flavored with additions of paprika, chili, nutmeg, or a variety of other spices. Sweet spices can accentuate the sweetness of the cooked onion, while savory spices tend to offset it.
Fried Onions means you are getting quite a calorie side dish when you order fried onions. There is an alternative to frying. Many health food stores carry frozen onions, which can be cooked in the oven. These are a great alternative to frying, as the onions can still taste great and crunchy, without imparting a lot of extra fat and calories.
Companies like those in France have been making canned fried onions for many decades. Not only are these great toppings for green bean casserole, but any type of casserole. As they cook, the onions become very crunchy, adding a nice crunch to dishes like chicken ala king or tuna casserole. You can also use them in green salads, pasta salads, or even to add to a cheese sandwich.
Some fast food companies don’t use whole onion slices when making fried onions, and the differences may be evident. Instead they will use onion chunks combined into strips or rings. For onion ring lovers, these are often disappointing, as they don’t have the same sweet taste as the less processed onion. You can always ask a restaurant if they are onion rings or strips really made with whole pieces or if they are a mix.
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