Name: Onion Straws
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 large onions (yellow or sweet), thinly sliced; 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar); 1/2 cup all‑purpose flour; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; Oil spray (for air fryer); 1/2 cup Crushed pork rinds (mix with the flour 50/50)

Prep 30m

Cook 10m

Total 40m

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Crispy, golden, lightly seasoned onion straws made in the air fryer or skillet. Perfect crunchy side for patty melts, burgers, or sandwiches.

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2 large onions (yellow or sweet), thinly sliced

1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)

1/2 cup all‑purpose flour

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Oil spray (for air fryer)

1/2 cup Crushed pork rinds (mix with the flour 50/50)

Steps

Slice onions into thin rings or straws. Place onions in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Soak 20–30 minutes.

In another bowl, mix flour, pork rinds, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Remove onions from buttermilk and toss in the flour mixture until coated.

Air Fryer: Spread onions in a thin layer in the basket. Spray lightly with oil. Air fry at 350°F for 6–8 minutes, shaking halfway.

Salt immediately and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250kcal

12%
Fat

17g

0%
Saturated Fat

4g

0%
Carbohydrates

24g

1%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

10g

0%
Cholesterol

30mg

1%
Sodium

600mg

30%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double‑coat the onions (dip back in buttermilk, then flour again).
Works great with sweet onions for a milder flavor.

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