Onion Strings Oh My!

While surfing the internet I came across a recipe for Onion Strings .  Great article and it's an entertaining read.  I often buy buttermilk for recipies so I'm always looking other ways of using it up before it goes bad.  This one is definately a new favorite.  The kids gobbled them up.

Picture these piled up on top of a steak or a great cheesburger. 

They are also great just by the handful....

Peel, then clice 2 yellow onions paper thin.  And I mean Paper thin!!

Separate rings and soak in 2 cups Buttermilk.  Press them in the dish so they are all touching the milk.

Soak for at least 1 hour.

Heat Oil for deep frying to 350 degrees.

In a bowl mix 2 cups flour

1 T salt

1 T cayenne pepper

2 T black pepper

Using Tongs grab some onions and dredge them in the flour mixure.  a fork actually works pretty good because you don't want them to clump together.    Shake off excess flour and plunge into hot oil.  They only take a few minutes to turn golden brown.  Remove and place on paper towels to cool. Repeat with the rest of the onions.  I'm not kidding these things are so good!