Best French Fried Onions Recipes

FRENCH FRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• Soak onions in milk for 5 minutes.
• Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and salt. Add a handful of onions and toss to coat. Remove and repeat with remaining onions, one handful at a time.
• Heat oil in a large skillet or deep fryer. Fry onion in batches, stirring as needed, until evenly browned, 2 to 3 minutes each. Drain on paper towels and season with more salt. Store in an airtight container.

FRENCH CUT GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS AND FRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a high-sided saute pan. If using fresh beans, cut them lengthwise while you wait for the water to boil.
• Add salt and green beans to boiling water and cook until just tender. Drain beans and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Return the skillet to medium heat and add the butter. When butter is melted, add the almonds and cook until golden brown.
• Return the green beans to the pan, along with the juice of 1/2 a lemon, add salt and pepper, to taste. When warmed through, top with fried onions.

FRENCH FRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• Soak the onions in the milk for 5 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet or deep fryer.
• Take a handful of onions and run them through the flour with a fork to coat.
• Fry in batches in the oil, stirring as needed to brown evenly.
• Drain on paper towels and season to taste.
• Store in an air-tight container.

ULTIMATE MASHED POTATOES WITH FRENCH FRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until tender and then mash.
• Mix onion, cream cheese, sour cream and cheddar cheese in with potatoes (you can add a little milk if it gets too thick--you want it to be really creamy).
• Spread mixture into a rectangle pan and bake in 400° oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly around the edges.
• Top with the French's onion the last 5 minutes in oven.
• Serve and enjoy!

ONION STRAWS (FRENCH FRIED ONIONS)

Steps:

• With a mandolin, good slicer or a very sharp knife, slice the onions very thin. If you use a knife, you should be able to see it through the onion slice. Place in a baking dish and cover with buttermilk for at least one hour.
• Combine dry ingredients and set aside. Heat oil to 375 degrees F. in a deep fryer. If you don't have a deep fryer, use a Dutch oven or deep pot; add oil and heat to 375 using a candy thermometer to determine the temperature of the oil. Remove the thermometer when the temp reaches 375.
• When ready to cook, grab a handful of onions, cover well with the flour mixture, shake off the excess, and plunge the onions into the hot oil. Fry the onions in batches so the oil will stay hot. Fry for a few minutes and remove them when they turn golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• Repeat until all the onions are cooked. Serve immediately or store in an air tight plastic container to add to other dishes when needed. Cooked onion straws can be kept at room temperature for up to a week.

ONION QUICHE WITH FRENCH FRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat oven 400F degrees.
• Thaw Pastry shell for 10 minutes at room temp (do not prick the shell).
• Bake shell for 7 minutes.
• Reduce oven temp to 375F degrees.
• Sprinkle the cheese and 1 1/3 cup onions into the shell.
• Combine eggs, milk, Salt& pepper.
• Whisk until mixed well but not frothy.
• Pour over the cheese& onions.
• Sprinkle with Paprika.
• Bake 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Top with the remaining onions& serve.

SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH FETA & FRENCH FRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• 1. Peel red skin potatoes and add to a large pot, cover with water, add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, and bring to a boil and cook about 15-20 minutes, until tip of a knife can be inserted into the center and easily released.Drain in colander, set aside to cool and can be sliced as needed. MAY ALSO USE 2 % MILK INSTEAD OF EVAPORATED MILK IF DESIRED.
• 2. While potatoes are cooling add olive oil to a large skillet then add in the sliced onions and mini pepper rings, saute until onions become translucent and begin to wilt slightly. Remove and set aside.
• 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 X13 size casserole dish with non stick cooking spray. Then slice enough cooled potatoes to cover the bottom of the casserole dish. Top with 1/3 of the cooked peppers and onions, then top with about 1/3 of the feta cheese.
• 4. To make the sauce, add the butter to a large skillet or pot, then add in the wondra or all purpose flour, and stir or WHISK till flour and butter is blended together evenly over medium high heat. Add in the milk and water, and spices, whisk until mixture begins to thicken, & will coat the back of a spoon. Pour about 1/3 of sauce over the first layer of potatoes, then top with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
• 5. Repeat until you have used all of the cheeses, peppers and onions, sauce & potatoes to fill the casserole dish.
• 6. Top with French Fried Onion Rings, then place in preheated 350 degree F. oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until potatoes are hot throughout, and bubbly along edges, and cheese is melted on top.NOTE: TO PREVENT ONION RINGS FROM OVER BROWNING, ADD THEM ON TOP DURING THE LAST 15 MINUTES OF BAKING IN OVEN IF DESIRED.

FRENCH FRIED STRING ONIONS

Steps:

• Add the oil to a saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees F.
• Combine the flour, curry powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, onion powder and garlic powder in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to your liking. Toss the onions in the flour mixture until fully coated, shaking off the excess, and add to the oil. Fry until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Place on a cooling rack or paper towels to remove any excess oil.

BARBECUE CASHEW-CHICKEN PIZZA WITH FRENCH-FRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F Spray 13x9-inch pan or 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray. Unroll pizza crust dough on pan; press dough to edges of pan. Bake 7-8 minutes or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix barbecue sauce, jelly, pepper and chopped onion. Spread evenly over partially baked crust.
• Top with chicken, cashews, chopped cilantro and cheese.
• Bake 7-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and crust is deep golden brown.
• Sprinkle French-fried onions over pizza. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until onions are golden. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

BAKED CHICKEN WITH FRENCH FRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• Grease your pan and preheat your oven to 325-350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place the chicken breasts side by side in pan to fit.
• Cover the chicken breasts with the cream of mushroom soup.
• Completely cover this with fried onions.
• Bake until chicken completely cooked.

FRENCH FRIED ONIONS (GLUTEN-FREE)

Steps:

• Slice onions with a mandoline.
• Soak in milk for 8 minutes.
• Drain.
• Heat oil to 375 degrees over medium heat for 10 minutes.
• Toss onions with flour and salt and separate on parchment paper.
• Let sit while oil heats.
• Fry by spoonful until golden brown.
• Drain.
• When cool, transfer to a super-airtight container.

FRENCH FRIED ONIONS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Soak onions in milk and water for 30 minutes to remove some of the harshness. Drain and spread on towels.
• Preheat oil to 350 to 370 degrees. Dip onions in batter and fry, for about 5 minutes until light brown; drain on absorbent paper.
• To fry mushrooms, cut stems 1/4-inch below caps. Wipe caps clean with paper and sprinkle with lemon juice and salt. Heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees. Dip mushrooms in fritter batter and fry, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.

PEPPERCORN ENCRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN ON BEEF TOMATO WITH GOAT CHEESE, FRENCH FRIED ONIONS AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Crush the black peppercorns coarsely and pack liberally on both sides of the beef.
• Drizzle a few tablespoons of balsamic vinegar over the tenderloins and set at room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes to marinate. Grill tenderloins to likeness. While resting, slice the tomato into 1/2-inch thick slices and spread each slice with goat cheese. Spread it thick! Set the tomatoes aside.
• Heat a saute pan and add the remaining balsamic vinegar and sugar. Reduce until halved. Set the filet atop the goat cheese tomato slices and drizzle with the reduced balsamic sauce. Top with the French fried onions and serve immediately.

NEWLYWED HAMBURGER CASSEROLE WITH FRENCH FRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• In skillet, saute meat, onion, and bell pepper until vegetables are tender and meat is browned.
• Drain.
• Combine with noodles, salt, pepper, mushrooms and mushroom soup in 2 quart casserole.
• Cover and bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
• Remove from oven, uncover, and pour french fried onions over top.
• Return to oven, uncovered for five minutes.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH FRENCH FRIED ONIONS BY AMIAH

Steps:

• 1. Wash Brussels sprouts, trim bottoms, and separate leaves.
• 2. Cut 4 slices of bacon into 1-inch pieces. Fry in a nonstick pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat until crispy.
• 3. Add Brussels Sprout leaves and garlic and saute until tender. Salt & pepper to taste.
• 4. Mix together all-purpose flour and Creole seasoning in a small mixing bowl. Whisk together buttermilk and one egg.
• 5. Cut onion into thin slices. Dip in buttermilk & egg mixture and dredge into season flour. Deep fry or pan fry at least 1 cup of vegetable oil until crispy
• 6. Place cooked Brussels sprouts and bacon on serving platter and top with French Fried Onions.

RIB EYE STEAKS WITH FRENCH-FRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place rack in shallow broiler pan. Coat rack with cooking spray.
• Combine garlic, rosemary, salt, and 1/4 t. pepper. Rub both sides of steaks with spice mixture. Combine canned onions, parsley, oil and remaining pepper; reserve.
• Place steaks on rack. Roast, turning oncee, 9 minutes per side for medium-rare. During the last 2 m inutes of roasting, top each steak with onion mixture.
• (If making with Oven-Fried Sweet Potato Wedges, put the steaks in the oven about 7 minutes after the potatoes, so they're ready at the same time.).

SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE TOPPED WITH FRENCH FRIED ONIONS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to directions on the package. Cook to al dente, drain and set aside. Heat up soy crumbles. Add spaghetti sauce to skillet and heat. Combine onions, peppers and butter in small glass bowl. Cover and microwave 4 minutes on HIGH until soft. Add cream cheese and milk to vegetables and stir well. (If cream cheese is not soft, nuke it for 20-30 seconds to make it easy to spread.) Using a 10 x 6 dish, assemble in the following order: Thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish. Spaghetti Cream cheese/vegetable mixture Spaghetti sauce Parmesan Cheese (amount subject to your own taste) French Fried Onions (added during last 5 minutes of cooking) Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Top with French Fried onion and continue baking 5 more minutes. (This is the secret ingredient-don't let them burn.)

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE WITH FRENCH FRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Whisk Neufchatel, milk, garlic powder and pepper in large bowl until blended.
• Add beans and 2/3 cup onions; mix lightly.
• Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 30 min. or until heated through.
• Top with remaining onions. Bake 5 min.

PORK CHOPS & FRENCH FRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a 12x8 inch baking dish, layer half of potatoes and 1/2 can French fried onions. Top with mushrooms and remaining potatoes.
• In another pan, melt butter; stir in soy sauce, mustard, cayenne pepper sauce and garlic powder. Brush half of soy sauce mixture over potatoes.
• In a large skillet, heat oil. Brown pork chops; drain. Arrange chops over potatoes and brush with remaining soy sauce mixture. Bake, covered, for 1 hour. Bake, uncovered, for an additional 15 minutes or until chops and potatoes are done. Top chops with remaining onions; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until onions are golden brown.

FRENCH FRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• Slice onions into rings, about 1/4 inch thick and separate into rings.
• Heat oven to 300. Heat oil about an inch deep in fryer to 375 degrees. Beat ingredients, except onions until smooth. Dip each ring into batter allowing excess to drip into bowl. Fry a few at a time in hot oil for about 2 minutes, turning once until golden brown; drain. Keep warm on cookie sheets in oven.