Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
30 min
If you build them, they will come.
ADVERTISEMENT
ingredients
2
lbs pearl onions, peeled and sectioned
2
large eggs
1
cup buttermilk
2
cups all-purpose flour
1
Tbsp paprika
1
Tbsp kosher salt
1
Tbsp pepper
1
tsp garlic powder
1
tsp cayenne pepper
1
tsp parsley flakes
1
tsp cumin powder
1
tsp salt
1
tsp pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying (2L if in pot; 3L if in deep fryer)
Onion Dip
¼
cup mayonnaise
¼
cup sour cream
1
tsp paprika
½
tsp cayenne
Pinch salt and pepper
ADVERTISEMENT
directions
Step 1
Cut onions into eighths, vertically, but not cutting all the way through.
Step 2
Press gently on the onion to separate the sections.
Step 3
Mix together buttermilk and eggs.
Step 4
Toss onions into the buttermilk mixture and let soak for 5 – 10 minutes.
Step 5
Mix flour, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, parsley flakes, and cumin powder.
Step 6
Take onions out of buttermilk mixture and dredge in dry mixture, making sure to get all the cracks of the onion coated.
Step 7
Assemble dip ingredients and set aside.
Step 8
Heat frying oil to 350ºF.
Step 9
Fry onions for about 4 minutes until they are golden brown.
Step 10
Remove onions from oil and let drain on a paper towel.
Step 11
Serve with dipping sauce.