Tennessee Onions

Tennessee Onions are a delicious Southern-inspired dish, often made by breading and deep-frying onion rings with a bit of spice. These crispy, flavorful onion rings are perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack. Below is a simple recipe for making Tennessee Onions:

Ingredients:

• 2 large onions (preferably yellow or white onions)
• 1 cup buttermilk (for soaking)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 teaspoon salt (plus extra for seasoning)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup cornmeal (for added crispiness)
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Onions:

• Peel the onions and slice them into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick rings. Discard the inner pieces that are too small to fry, and separate the rings.

2. Soak the Onion Rings:

• Place the onion rings in a large bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes to help the batter stick better and give them a slight tangy flavor.

3. Prepare the Coating:

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