Grandma's Onion Rings (Southern Style)

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

This is a very delicate onion ring. My Grandmother's recipe. I have never found any to compare to hers.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 3 mins

Total: 33 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 2 dozen

Grandma's Onion Rings (Southern Style)

Ingredients

1 quart oil for frying

or as needed

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons salt

divided

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

divided

3 egg whites

1 cup milk

1 tablespoon white vinegar

3 large sweet onions

peeled and sliced into thick rings

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place the flour in a shallow baking pan and stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. In a medium bowl whisk together the egg whites milk vinegar and remaining salt and pepper until frothy.

Step 3

Dip the onion rings in the wet ingredients then into the flour mixture until coated. Then dip in the egg white mixture again and then into the flour again.

Step 4

Fry onion rings in the hot oil a few at a time so they are not crowded until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Grandma's Onion Rings (Southern Style)

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 341.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.4g 17%

Carbohydrates: 41.3g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 5.3g

Fat: 16g 25%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 12%

Cholesterol: 3.3mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 80.5IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.2mg 33%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 5.8mg 10%

Folate: 93.3mcg 23%

Calcium: 75.8mg 8%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 24.4mg 9%

Potassium: 251.3mg 7%

Sodium: 823.7mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 143.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.