Crispy onions are a versatile ingredient that can be used to add flavor and texture to a variety of dishes. They are perfect for topping sandwiches, salads, and pizzas, or for adding a crunchy element to soups and stews. Crispy onions can also be used as a garnish for cocktails or as a snack on their own. Whether you prefer a sweet or savory flavor, there is a crispy onion recipe out there to suit your taste. From classic recipes that use simple ingredients to more creative recipes that incorporate unique flavors, there are many different ways to make crispy onions. So, if you're looking for a way to add a little something extra to your next dish, give crispy onions a try!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRISP SMASHED POTATOES WITH FRIED ONIONS AND PARSLEY
Some of you may be thinking, "Does the world need another crisp smashed potato recipe?" At least some of you are saying, "Yes, we do!" So here you go. Regular olive oil works if you don't have chicken fat around, but this recipe is so good, it's worth roasting a chicken. A few tips: Don't over-steam the potatoes or they will fall apart, but don't under-steam or you'll never be able to crush them. Also, let the potatoes cool a bit before you smash them so they dry out a bit; this, too, helps them stay intact. Finally, the chicken fat (or oil) must be very hot. If it is not hot enough, it will soak into the potato rather than crisp it. These are the best. And the crispiest. Make them. You'll be so happy. (This recipe is adapted from "Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes" by Alison Roman.)
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 2 inches of salted water to a boil in a large heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a steamer basket. Add potatoes and season with salt. Cover and steam until the potatoes are totally tender, 8 to 10 minutes. (Check one of the smaller ones after 8 minutes to see how tender it is; you should be able to insert a fork into it easily.) If you don't have a steamer basket, boil them in a large pot of salted water until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the steamer and let them cool slightly. Using the bottom of a bowl or cup or the palm of your hand, smash the potatoes until they're just crushed to expose the inside, but not so much that they fall apart. You're going for maximum crispy surface area here.
- Heat the chicken fat (or olive oil or peanut oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes in a single layer (work in batches, if you need to) and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook until both sides are very browned and very crispy, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon or spatula and transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Add the butter to skillet and let it melt and foam. Add the onion rings in a single layer and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook, swirling skillet occasionally until the onions have turned golden brown and started to crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and add Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes, swirling the skillet a few times to combine. Pour the onions and any butter in the skillet over the potatoes and top with flaky sea salt and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 321, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 417 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CRISP RED SNAPPER WITH RAGOUT OF POTATOES, ONIONS, ARTICHOKES, AND GREEN OLIVES WITH SAUCE VIERGE
Steps:
- For the Fish: Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper. Pour 3 tablespoons of oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, but not smoking, place fish in pan skin side down, gently pressing on the fish so it does not curl up. From this point turn down the heat to medium and do not touch the fish. The skin will become crispy and release itself from the pan. Cook for 4 minutes on the skin side, and turn the fish over, cooking for 2 more minutes or just until done. Keep warm.
- For the Ragout: In a medium saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add the potatoes and onions, sauteing them until warmed through and a little color has appeared on the potatoes. Add the artichokes and olives and cook another 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until the potatoes are tender. Drizzle remaining1 tablespoon of olive oil into the ragout before plating. Serve warm.
- Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze 1 tablespoon of juice from half of the lemon into a bowl, removing any seeds that may fall into the bowl. Slice the other half of the lemon into thin slices, and place them in the bowl. Add the garlic, tomatoes, and parsley to the bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir to combine.
- Spoon the ragout evenly into 4 warm bowls, or deep plates. Top the ragout with the fish, skin side up. Drizzle the sauce on top of the fish and serve immediately.
CRISP PICKLED SILVER SKIN ONIONS
These silver skin onions are supberb when finished. It does take time if you can do it and you will be rewarded. This recipe was given to me by my mother over 40 years ago. It takes 7 days of a short time each day to achieve great results.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 pint jars
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large pot, add onions, cover with boiling water and let cool.
- Peel and discard skins and water.
- Rinse onions and return to pot.
- Sprinkle onions with pickling salt.
- Cover onions again with boiling water and let stand for 24 hours.
- Drain and reserve salted water.
- Rinse onions with cold water and return to cooking pot.
- In a separate pot, bring reserved salted water to a boil.
- Pour over onions.
- Repeat this same process for another 2 full days.
- At the beginning of the 4th day, drain and discard water.
- Rinse onions thoroughly.
- In a cooking pot, add sugar, vinegar and spices that are wrapped in a cheese cloth and bring to boil; boil for 2 minutes.
- Pour this liquid over the onions.
- Cover and let sit for 24 hours.
- Drain off liquid, save and reheat.
- Pour this liquid over the onions again.
- Repeat this process for a total of 3 days, which is now the 6th day.
- On the 7th day, which is the last day, drain and reserve the liquid.
- Wash onions thoroughly.
- Reheat the reserved liquid.
- Prepare and sterilize jars.
- Fill jars with onions and pour the hot liquid over the onions in the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top.
- Wipe tops of rims very clean.
- Place prepared lids on top and screw on screw lids just finger tight.
- Place jars in a hot bath in a canner and boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove from bath and place on a towel.
- Cover with another towel to cool.
- Jars are sealed when the tops"pop" and are concave, (turned down.).
- Wipe jars clean, lable and store in a cool, dry place.
CRISP-FRIED ONIONS
Steps:
- Pat the onions dry between layers of paper towels and in a deep kettle or deep fryer fry them in small batches in 1 1/2 inches of 375°F. oil, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they are golden. Transfer the fried onions with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and sprinkle them with salt to taste. The fried onions keep, uncovered, for 2 days. Serve the fried onions as a topping for spinach, potato, or tossed green salad.
CRISP-FRIED ONIONS (STEGTE LOG)
Posted for the Zaar World Tour-Denmark. From the "International Vegetarian" cookbook. These crisp onions are a favorite snack in Denmark.
Provided by Bayhill
Categories Onions
Time 35m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place flour in a bag, add onions and shake to coat evenly with flour.
- Pour oil into a deep 2-1/2 to 3-quart pan to a depth of 1-1/2 inches and heat to 300ºF. Add floured onions, about a fourth at a time, and cook, stirring often, until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Oil temperature will drop at first but will rise again as onions cook; regulate heat accordingly.
- With a slotted spoon, lift out onions and drain on paper towels (discard any scorched onion bits). Serve warm, piled in a napkin-lined basket or in a warmed bowl; sprinkle with salt.
- If made ahead, let cool, wrap airtight, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, spread onions in a single layer on a shallow rimmed baking sheet. Heat in a 350ºF oven for 2 to 3 minutes.
RAMEN NOODLES WITH SPRING ONIONS AND GARLIC CRISP
A slight twist on scallion noodles: the same savory, lip-smacking flavor but now with a lot of texture from the crunchy, spicy garlic topping.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Lunch Noodle Green Onion/Scallion Garlic Ginger Soy Sauce Sesame Vegetarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Quick & Easy Spring
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place half of spring onions in a large heatproof bowl and set a fine-mesh sieve on top; set aside. Combine remaining spring onions with ginger, garlic, and oil in a small saucepan. Set over medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden and scallions are beginning to crisp and turn golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
- Pour mixture through reserved sieve onto spring onions. Turn out garlic crisp in sieve onto paper towels to drain. Stir spring onions in bowl until just softened, about 1 minute. Stir in chile, herbs, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, pepper, salt, and sugar. Let dressing sit 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under warm water to get rid of any excess starch.
- Transfer noodles to bowl with dressing and add butter and half of garlic crisp; toss to coat noodles. Divide among bowls; top with remaining garlic crisp.
GORENG BAWANG: CRISP-FRIED ONIONS
Most Southeast Asian soups, salads, or fried rice dishes call for a sprinkling of Crisp-Fried Onions. To make them at home, I suggest you use Asian red onions or shallots. They become crisp more quickly than ordinary onions and do not need to be floured before frying. If you do not want to make your own, you can buy them at Asian supermarkets.
Provided by Sri Owen
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a wok. Add the onions in 2 batches and stir-fry for 6-8 minutes, until golden. Removed with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Transfer the cold, crisp onions to an airtight container. Store in a cool place for up to 4 weeks.
CRISP SMASHED POTATOES WITH FRIED ONIONS AND PARSLEY
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring 2 inches of salted water to a boil in a large heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a steamer basket. Add potatoes and season with salt. Cover and steam until the potatoes are totally tender, 8 to 10 minutes. (Check one of the smaller ones after 8 minutes to see how tender it is; you should be able to insert a fork into it easily.) If you don't have a steamer basket, boil them in a large pot of salted water until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the steamer and let them cool slightly. Using the bottom of a bowl or cup or the palm of your hand, smash the potatoes until they're just crushed to expose the inside, but not so much that they fall apart. You're going for maximum crispy surface area here.
- eat the chicken fat (or olive oil or peanut oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes in a single layer (work in batches, if you need to) and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook until both sides are very browned and very crispy, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon or spatula and transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Add the butter to skillet and let it melt and foam. Add the onion rings in a single layer and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook, swirling skillet occasionally until the onions have turned golden brown and started to crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and add Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes, swirling the skillet a few times to combine. Pour the onions and any butter in the skillet over the potatoes and top with flaky sea salt and parsley.
CRISP ONIONS
Use this recipe to garnish our Caramelized Onion Dip.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over high heat until hot. Fry onion slices in small batches until crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.
Tips:
- Choose the right onion: Yellow onions are the most common type used for crispy onions, but you can also use white or red onions.
- Slice the onions thinly: This will help them crisp up evenly.
- Coat the onions in flour or cornstarch: This will help them brown and crisp.
- Use a high-quality oil: Canola oil or vegetable oil are good choices.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: This will prevent the onions from crisping up properly.
- Cook the onions over medium heat: This will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Don't stir the onions too often: Stirring them too much will prevent them from crisping up.
- Drain the onions on paper towels: This will help remove any excess oil.
- Season the onions with salt and pepper: This will add flavor.
Conclusion:
Crispy onions are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They can be added to salads, sandwiches, burgers, and tacos. They can also be used as a topping for soups and stews. Crispy onions are a delicious and easy way to add flavor and texture to your meals.
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