Homemade crispy fried onions
If there is one simple condiment that deliciously enhances any dish, it is crispy fried onions.
Crispy fried onions are an ideal topping to bring out the flavor of all kinds of dishes, from burgers (such as tofu, zucchini and bell pepper burgers) to creamy soups (such as zucchini, potato, carrot and leek cream), and even to dress salads and any vegetable dish, whether grilled on the griddle, on the grill or baked. With their crunchy texture and that salty and sweet touch at the same time, they add an extraordinary touch to food.
One of the advantages of making this delicious garnish at home ourselves is that we can have it on hand at any time, since it is very, very easy and quick to prepare and, in addition, we can make it with healthy oils, whole wheat flour and just the right amount of salt.
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- Step 1Peel the onion, cut it in half and slice it into thin strips. Then transfer it to an airtight container, add the flour and salt, close the container and shake so that the flour coats all the onion well.
- Step 2In a large frying pan, heat enough oil for frying (enough to cover the onion) over medium heat and, when it is very hot (but not smoking), add the floured onion in batches and fry, stirring constantly, until the onion is golden, making sure it does not burn. Once the onion is golden, put it in a strainer to remove the excess oil and, when it has drained as much oil as possible, transfer it to a large plate lined with paper towels so that it releases any oil it may still contain, making sure the onion pieces are not too close together so that they dry well.
- Step 3Let it cool and, when the onion has dried out and is very crisp, use it in whatever dishes you like or store it in the fridge in a tightly sealed jar.