Description
Explore the unique flavors and preparation methods of Tennessee Onions, a beloved Southern dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice the onions into thick rings.
- Soak the onion rings in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Coat the soaked onion rings in the cornmeal mixture.
- Fry the onion rings until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cayenne pepper to the cornmeal mixture.
- Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg