French Fried Onions

Crispy and crunchy, and delicious to pop in your mouth, these French fried onions may not make it to the green bean casserole! Make them in advance and store until later!

Course Condiment, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword French Fried Onions, Homemade Fried Onions, Onion Toppers

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Servings cups

Ingredients

3 large onions
2-3 Cups flour we use einkorn
3 eggs
Frying oil bacon fat, coconut oil, or whatever you prefer to fry with

Instructions

Cut onions in half, then, with cut side down, cut as thinly as possible.
In large mixing bowl, beat eggs until well combined.
Add eggs to onions, mix gently until onions are well coated.
Lift onions out of egg mixture and place in second large mixing bowl. Add flour on top of onions.
Mix onions and flour until onions are well combined.
Heat about 1-2 inches of oil to 350°. Once hot, add a cup or so of battered onions to the oil and fry until golden brown.
Remove crispy onions from oil and place on a tray lined with paper towels. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Repeat until all onions are fried.