• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
4 Sons 'R' Us

4 Sons 'R' Us

Fast fix, budget-friendly, family-style recipes made from scratch at home

  • Home
  • About
    • Work With Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutritional Disclaimer
    • Email Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
    • ALL Recipes
  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Lunch
    • Main Dish
  • Holidays
    • 4th of July
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Halloween
    • St, Patrick’s Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Ingredients
    • Beef
    • Chicken & Poultry
    • Pork
    • Seafood
    • Vegetables
  • Popular
    • Air Fryer
    • Bread
    • Cakes & Pies
    • Casseroles
    • Cookies & Bars
    • Comfort Food
    • Copycat
    • Crock Pot
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • Kid Friendly
    • Salads & Dressings
    • Snacks & Dips
    • Soups, Stews & Chili
  • Family
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Child’s Play
    • D.I.Y.
    • Parties
    • Opinion
  • TQK  
4 Sons 'R' Us
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About
    • Work With Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutritional Disclaimer
    • Email Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
    • ALL Recipes
  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Lunch
    • Main Dish
  • Holidays
    • 4th of July
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Halloween
    • St, Patrick’s Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Ingredients
    • Beef
    • Chicken & Poultry
    • Pork
    • Seafood
    • Vegetables
  • Popular
    • Air Fryer
    • Bread
    • Cakes & Pies
    • Casseroles
    • Cookies & Bars
    • Comfort Food
    • Copycat
    • Crock Pot
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • Kid Friendly
    • Salads & Dressings
    • Snacks & Dips
    • Soups, Stews & Chili
  • Family
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Child’s Play
    • D.I.Y.
    • Parties
    • Opinion
  • TQK  
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Recipe Index » Course » Appetizers » Crispy Onion Straws (Homemade French Fried Onions)

Crispy Onion Straws (Homemade French Fried Onions)

Published by Meaghan on November 22, 2022 | last updated on November 21, 2022.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Jump to Recipe

Crispy onion straws are a delicious homemade version of French fried onions. With this recipe, you’ll never want to go back to buying the kind in the can ever again!

fried crispy onion straws in a red paper lined basked

This post may contain affiliate links. As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See my full Disclosure Policy for details.

Look, I know those fried onions that come in the can are delicious.

But, trust me!

These are even better!

They are fabulous on top of Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole, as a garnish for this Cheeseburger Soup, or tossed into salads or on potatoes.

There’s literally no savory food that they don’t make 1000 percent better!

fried crispy onion straws in a red paper lined basked

What are onion straws made of?

Onion straws are just thinly sliced sweet onions, battered and fried into golden brown crunchy deliciousness.

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

an overhead image showing the measured ingredients needed to make homemade french fried onions

  • Onions– Yellow onions, thinly sliced.
  • Buttermilk– Don’t have buttermilk? Make your own by adding a teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of milk.
  • Flour– All purpose
  • Spices– Paprika and salt
  • Canola oil– For frying

How to Make

Start by thinly slicing the onions.

Then, pour the buttermilk over the onions and allow to soak at least one hour in the fridge so they get tender and flavorful.

thinly sliced onions in a white bowl filled with buttermilk

While the onions are soaking, mix together the flour, paprika, and salt for the coating.

Then, preheat your deep fryer, or oil in a large sauce pan, to 350 F.

buttermilk dipped onions slices in a bowl of seasoned flour

Drain the onions and dip them in the the flour mixture until fully coated a few at a time.

fried crispy onion straws in oil in a gray enameled skillet

Fry the onions in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, until they are golden and crispy.

Drain the onions on a paper towel lined plate.

freshly fried crispy onions straws resting on a paper towel lined white plate

Repeat this until all onions have been cooked.

Enjoy!

fried crispy onion straws in a red paper lined basked

How to Cut Onions for Onion Straws

To cut onions for onion straws, the key is to slice the onions almost as thin as you can.

You want to make nearly paper thin slices, being sure not to cut the strings too short.

Storing

These are best the first day you make them so they stay crispy.

However, you can store them in an air tight container in the fridge and reheat them in a hot oven until warmed through.

homemade french fried onions on a wooden cutting board

Tips and Tricks

  • Slice the onions as thin as you can. The thinner the onions- the crispier the results!
  • Don’t skip the marinating time. It really tenderizes and adds flavor to the onions.
  • Do not add too many onions to the flour at once, otherwise the flour may get sticky and clump together instead of coating the onions
  • Shake the onions slightly before adding to the flour to get the buttermilk off and allow proper coating with flour
  • Make sure to not overcrowd the pan when you fry the onions. Overcrowding will lead to the onions cooking unevenly.

Recipes to Use Crispy Onion Straws In

We love making crispy onion straws as an appetizer or topping for other dishes.

Make them and enjoy!

Looking for recipes to use crispy onion straws in?

Try these:

  • Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
  • Onion & Herb Crusted Chicken
  • Beef Noodle Stew Casserole
  • Cheeseburger Nachos

If you’ve tried these CRISPY ONION STRAWS recipe, or any other recipe on my site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out, we love hearing from our readers! You can also follow along with me on PINTEREST, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM to see more amazing recipes and whatever else we’ve got going on!

fried crispy onion straws in a red paper lined basked

Crispy Onions Straws (French Fried Onions)

Crispy onion straws are a delicious homemade version of French fried onions. With this recipe, you'll never want to go back to buying the kind in the can ever again!
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin Rate
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 1542kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
Prevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients

  • 2 small yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Canola oil for frying
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Pour the buttermilk over the onions and allow to soak at least one hour in the fridge
  • While the onions are soaking, prepare the coating by mixing together the flour, paprika, and salt until fully mixed
  • Preheat deep fryer or oil in a large sauce pan to 350 F
  • Drain the onions and dip them in the the flour mixture until fully coated a few at a time
  • Fry the onions in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, until golden and crispy
  • Allow to drain on a paper towel lined plate, repeat until all onions have been cooked

Notes

  • Slice the onions as thin as you can. The thinner the onions- the crispier the results!
  • Don't skip the marinating time. It really tenderizes and adds flavor to the onions.
  • Do not add too many onions to the flour at once, otherwise the flour may get sticky and clump together instead of coating the onions
  • Shake the onions slightly before adding to the flour to get the buttermilk off and allow proper coating with flour
  • Make sure to not overcrowd the pan when you fry the onions. Overcrowding will lead to the onions cooking unevenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 1542kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 153g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 42g | Monounsaturated Fat: 95g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 862mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 461IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg
Did you make this recipe?Share it on Instagram @4sonsrus or tag #4sonsrus!

This post may contain affiliate links. As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See my full Disclosure Policy for details.

 

If you enjoyed this...

  • Easy Crockpot Chicken Pho
    Easy Crockpot Chicken Pho
  • Slow Cooker Breakfast Soup
    Slow Cooker Breakfast Soup
  • Classic French Onion Soup
    Classic French Onion Soup
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
« Previous Post
Breakfast Egg Rolls with Sausage Gravy
Next Post »
Easy Eggnog Fudge
4sonsrus about us graphic

Hi! I’m Meaghan

Welcome to my kitchen. Pull up a chair and get ready to dig into family friendly, easy recipes and meal ideas. I’m a self proclaimed, proud pickle snob and cheese lover. Aside from that, I’m also the mom to 4 busy boys, elementary school through college aged. My boys keep my husband and I busy, and boy, do they like to eat. A lot. Read more...

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Helpful comments include feedback on the post or changes you made.

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Welcome to 4 Sons ‘R’ Us

Hi! I’m Meaghan. Welcome to my kitchen. Pull up a chair and get ready to dig into family friendly, easy recipes and meal ideas.

I’m a self proclaimed, proud pickle snob and cheese lover. Aside from that, I’m also the mom to 4 busy boys, elementary school through college aged. My boys keep my husband and I busy, and boy, do they like to eat. A lot.

Read More

Trending Recipes

a wooden spoon in a silver pan of buttered cafeteria noodles
grinder salad on meat and cheese stuffed toasted hoagie rolls
homemade boursin cheese served in a blue ramekin with crackers and pretzels on the side

Footer

SEEN ON

as seen on promo graphic

SEEN ON

as seen on promo graphic

Copyright 2022 • 4 Sons R Us • Privacy Policy

4 Sons 'R' UsLogo Header Menu
  • Homepage
  • About
  • Recipe Index
    • ALL Recipes
  • Course
  • Holidays
  • Ingredients
  • Popular
  • Family
  • TQK